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 […]
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 […]
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 supervisors Changes in supervision During the dissertation process, you can apply to add a new supervisor or to end […]
You can find digital tools and information systems in KAMU’s tools section and on the UEF Intra waffle menu ((link opens in new tab, UEF login required). 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 […]
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 […]
Once you have been granted a study right for doctoral studies, your doctoral programme will provide you with information about your next steps. Please read your doctoral programme’s instructions carefully. First things to do Accept your study place and complete your annual registration. Activate your UEF user account. For information security reasons, start using your […]
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 […]
