You can fund your doctoral research in several ways: through a salaried doctoral researcher position, grants, or student financial aid. You can also pursue your doctoral degree alongside other employment. A study right for doctoral studies does not in itself include an employment relationship with the university, funding or teaching duties. Discuss funding opportunities with […]
As a doctoral researcher, you can take advantage of international alliances and networks for your studies, research and networking. Below you will find information about UEF’s key partnerships and how to get involved. Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) The YUFE alliance brings together 10 universities across Europe. As a doctoral researcher, you […]
Conferences and seminars are an important part of your development as a researcher. They give you the opportunity to meet colleagues, learn about their research findings and present your own results as a poster or an oral presentation. Find suitable conferences Make use of the knowledge of your supervisors and colleagues when looking for suitable […]
As a doctoral researcher, you can apply for travel grants for conference and seminar trips. Several foundations and funds award travel grants. You can find information about travel grants in the Pivot RP database (login required) and the Research.fi database. Grants funded by the Saastamoinen Foundation are awarded to doctoral researchers and postdoc researchers for research stays abroad. […]
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, you are supported by an extensive network that includes your doctoral programme (supervisors, doctoral programme coordinator and director), the head of your unit, HR and occupational health services or public healthcare. Conflict situations Conflict situations include, for example, problems in interpersonal relationships, issues related to work tasks and arrangements, problems related […]
At the University of Eastern Finland, you have at least two dissertation supervisors. Your supervisors are named in your study right decision for doctoral studies. The requirements for dissertation supervisors vary between faculties. Faculty-specific requirements for doctoral supervisors Changes in supervision During the dissertation process, you can apply to add a new supervisor or to […]
You can find digital tools and information systems in KAMU’s tools section and on the UEF Intra waffle menu (login reguired). UEF Digistartti helps you get started Digistartti is the University of Eastern Finland’s online orientation that introduces you to the university’s digital study environments and tools. Start by exploring at least the following: Office […]
It is worth starting your career planning early in your doctoral education. When you reflect on your career in good time, you can better identify your skills and learn to make use of them in a wide range of roles – both within and beyond the university. Make your career plans early Career planning helps […]
The Supervision Plan is a document, which supports the collaboration between the doctoral researcher and the supervisors. The Plan guides the discussion and agreement on the mutual division of duties, on the practices and working methods of supervision as well as on the schedule and the ways of conducting doctoral research. The parties share and […]
