As a doctoral researcher, you are an important part of our university community. During your doctoral studies and research, you strengthen your expertise through various learning and work processes. In academia, the doctoral researcher phase is seen as the first career stage of researcher training. As the highest level of education, a doctoral degree prepares […]
The doctoral dissertation is not graded and the doctoral degree is not awarded at the public defence. The dissertation is graded by the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Health Sciences, which meets once a month. Between the last Faculty Council meeting of the current semester and the first meeting of the following semester, the […]
At the University of Eastern Finland, you may use artificial intelligence (AI) to support your learning. However, there are rules related to the use of AI that you need to be aware of. This page provides a summary of what you need to know. You can read the university’s full AI policy on the Intranet (login required). Always remember: you are responsible for the […]
Personal study plan for doctoral studies In your personal study plan for doctoral studies, you define which studies you will complete as part of your doctoral degree. Prepare your plan in collaboration with your principal supervisor within three months of starting your doctoral studies. Create your plan either in Peppi or using the personal study […]
The key objectives of SORA legislation are to: SORA legislation makes it possible to revoke a student’s study right in fields that involve requirements concerning the safety of minors, patients or clients. Your study right may be revoked if you have proven clearly unsuitable for the duties in your field, if you do not meet the health or functional […]
A research exchange gives you the opportunity to explore research groups in your field abroad and advance your dissertation work in an international environment. Start by discussing a research exchange with your supervisor. Together, you can discuss the content, timing and a suitable destination for the exchange. Your supervisor can also help you find contacts […]
As a doctoral researcher at the University of Eastern Finland, you can also complete studies at other Finnish universities. There are two options available: the Flexible Cooperation in Doctoral Education (Tohtori+) and the doctoralcourses.fi website. In addition, doctoral researchers from other Finnish universities can complete studies at the University of Eastern Finland. Flexible cooperation in […]
Once you have been granted a study right, you must accept the offer of admission electronically. Accept the offer in the My Studyinfo service (link opens in new tab) in Studyinfo (Opintopolku). Please read the instructions (link opens in new tab). Your study right remains valid until you graduate, unless you give it up voluntarily. […]
Welcome to the University of Eastern Finland as a doctoral researcher! If you are still considering applying for doctoral education, you can find information on the Doctoral education at the University of Eastern Finland pages (link opens in new tab). The aim of doctoral education is to train researchers and experts who are capable of independent work […]
This guide describes the steps of the preliminary examination process of the dissertation at the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology and helps you prepare for them. Your main supervisor will assist you with matters related to the examination process. If your main supervisor does not work at the University of Eastern Finland, your UEF supervisor is responsible for signing the forms and approving the plagiarism detection report. […]
