The right to pursue doctoral studies does not include funding, a contract of employment, or teaching tasks at the university. However, full-time doctoral students need funding to cover their living costs and potential research costs (travel costs, research materials, etc.). Funding options should be discussed with the supervisor already when planning to apply for a […]
Feeling low or overwhelmed? Can’t find motivation to study? Procrastination is getting the better of you? Or simply, feeling lonely? Maybe in Motivation Wednesday you can find the support you need?Following the success and popularity among the students of the ‘Tsemppihetki’ (introduced just in the spring 2022), the UEF wants to offer a similar support […]
An adventurous mind, joy of discovery, meaningful work, and passion for research! Competing for funding and dealing with insecurity and part-time contracts. The University of Eastern Finland’s Young Researchers’ Evening on 17 March at 5–6 pm will focus on the ups and downs of the research career and academic career development. At the event, the […]
Digital tools If you wish to know more about the digital tools, please, familiarise yourself with Digistartti learning materials. Office and working utensils The university organises an office space as well as a computer with its IT-supplies and peripherals, and a phone for the members of staff. The IT contact persons of the departments are […]
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 […]
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) […]
The right to pursue doctoral studies does not include funding, a contract of employment, or teaching tasks at the University. However, full-time doctoral researchers need funding to cover their living costs and potential research costs (travel costs, research materials, etc.). Funding options should be discussed with the supervisor when applying for a doctoral study right […]
Visiting doctoral researchers can apply for a temporary study right from UEF using the Study Right of Visiting Doctoral Researchers form. The study right can be admitted to visiting foreign doctoral researchers, who already have a permission for doctoral studies in their home university. The study right of a visiting doctoral researcher does not allow […]
