On this page, you will find instructions for preparing for the day of your defence, the procedure of the defence, and practical arrangements at the Faculty of Health Sciences. Please familiarise yourself with these instructions well in advance — they will help you focus on the essentials as the day of your defence approaches. Agreeing […]
This page presents the key requirements related to the preparation, examination and assessment of doctoral dissertations at the Faculty of Health Sciences and gives you an overview of the different stages of the process. Dissertation requirements and recommendations Your dissertation must demonstrate that you have gained an in-depth understanding of your own field of research, […]
This guide describes the steps of the preliminary examination process for doctoral dissertations at the Faculty of Health Sciences and helps you prepare for them. If you have any questions about the preliminary examination and assessment process, contact Academic Affairs Specialist Annika Koistinen: [email protected]. Examination and assessment of the dissertation Your dissertation is examined in […]
Finalising the dissertation and arranging the public examination Once you have received the permission to proceed to public examination of doctoral dissertation, it is time to finalise your dissertation for publication and arrange the practicalities of your public examination. The public examination is held to examine the doctoral dissertation publicly and can usually be held […]
Advanced studies? Faculty? Lower/higher university degree? For the definitions of these and many other words and concepts related to university life, see this vocabulary. A Absent student – If you are registered as absent, you cannot complete any studies, and you are not entitled to student discounts or financial aid. There are two types of absence: regular absence and statutory absence. If your absence is […]
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 […]
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 (link opens in new tab, UEF login required) and the Research.fi database (link opens in new tab). Grants funded by the Saastamoinen Foundation are […]
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 […]
