Career models of the UEF Four-Stage Career Model and Tenure Track Model are used in the University of Eastern Finland (as well as many other Finnish universities). Four-Stage Career Model The model seeks to promote academic career advancement and goal-oriented transition from one stage to another. The first stage for both researchers and teachers is […]
Career plan It is useful to start career planning at the beginning of doctoral studies for a number of reasons. It will help you develop your learning goals, proactively acquire knowledge and skills, discover how to utilise your knowledge in variable setting, and build confidence in yourself and your career opportunities. URA-T is a Moodle-based […]
Aarresaari (Career Services Network of Finnish Universities) has been conducting doctoral degree career monitoring since 2007. The target audience for career monitoring are doctoral graduates who have graduated three years earlier. The aim of the national career monitoring is to obtain information on placement in the labor market and its quality and appropriateness, satisfaction with the degree […]
A research grant means a fund provided for promoting work in the fields of art and science for a period from a month to three years. Grants can be also provided for participation in conferences and towards publication costs. Working grants given by foundations are usually rather equal in amount. Typical features: grants are awarded […]
The post-doctoral party, karonkka, is an old academic tradition. Karonkka takes place in the evening of the public examination (also called public defence). The post-doctoral party is held in the honour of the opponent. You act as the host of the party. You can decide the venue for the party. Choose a place that fits […]
Conducting doctoral studies is interesting and intriguing. It is also challenging, and an engagement of several years. Research may not proceed well, and funding may cease leading to a need to obtain another job. Therefore, it is important to proactively take care of your well-being. The major stress factors according to an extensive (n=6000) international […]
Responsible conduct of research Responsible conduct of research forms a basis for all research activities. Responsible conduct of research means practicing integrity, meticulousness and accuracy in all phases of research, using ethically sustainable methods that fulfill scientific criteria, as well as respectful and responsible conduct towards other researchers. Responsible data management as well as openness […]
Doctoral Supervisors In the beginning of doctoral studies, at least two supervisors will be appointed for every doctoral researcher. The supervisors are appointed by the Dean in the decision on admission to doctoral studies. The requirements for the supervisors vary among the faculties. The roles and responsibilities of doctoral supervisors and doctoral researchers The role […]
The University of Eastern Finland has decided to: allow student exchange (both incoming and outgoing) for the spring semester while observing the guidelines issued by the university, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, and the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, as well as the guidelines of the destination countries and host institutions; and make […]
Dear student, The autumn has arrived and unlike many of us expected in the spring, the coronavirus pandemic is still with us. This means that in order for it to be safe to work and study on campus, we all need to act responsibly and follow the guidelines given. This email contains a summary of […]
