Aarresaari (link opens in new tab), the career services network of Finnish universities, has been tracking the career paths of doctoral graduates since 2007. Their survey targets doctoral graduates who completed their degree three years earlier. You can find the career monitoring results (link opens in new tab) on the Vipunen.fi service and filter them […]
As a doctoral researcher, you can use artificial intelligence to support your research and studies. You are personally responsible for using AI in accordance with the university’s AI policy. If you use an AI application to assist with your thesis, you must declare in writing which application you used and how you used it. You […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
