Finland has spread the Great News. The Finland Ministry of Education and Culture allocated EUR 255 million to Finland universities to provide one thousand Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in Finland in 2024–2027. This new Pilot program is available in 12 Finnish universities. Take advantage of a high-quality education. This pilot program is just more than education. It also includes a three-year employment contract.
This is the first call offering a 3-year employment doctoral researcher contract in various fields such as AI, education, circular economy, cancer medicine, and more. The program aims to increase the number of PhD graduates in Finland significantly. It is expected to address a shortage identified by the government in various sectors. The list of the Participating universities and the links to their websites are given below.
List of Participating Universities, the No of Scholarships, and the Application Links
This new Pilot initiative is available in 12 universities in Finland. Each university is allocated several scholarships and funding. The name of the university along with links to their PhD website are given below.
- Aalto University: 178 Positions
- University of Helsinki: 236 Positions
- University of Oulu: 98 Positions
- University of Turku UTU: 136 Positions
- Lappeenranta University of Technology: 44 Positions
- The University of Eastern Finland UEF: 11 Positions
- University of Jyväskylä JYU: 85 Positions
- Tampereen yliopisto TUNI: 106 Positions
- University of Vaasa Uwasa: 7 Positions
- Åbo Academy University: 26 Positions
- Lapin yliopisto (University of Lapland): 11 Poistions
- Svenska handelshögskolan (Hanken School of Economics): 3 Positions
All of the universities given above include a three-year PhD pilot program. One thousand fully funded PhD scholarships in Finland universities.
What is this New Doctoral Education Pilot
This is a new initiative by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture. They are offering 1,000 fully funded PhD positions with a three-year employment contract. The pilot program will run from 2024–2027.
Also Check: Scholarships, Internships, Conferences Deadline in April 2024
Application Process for the New Pilot PhD Scholarships in Finland
- Check your designated program.
- Choose the university and check the number of open positions.
- Select your desired course, and read the requirements and the deadline.
- Prepare Documents according to the requirements.
- Apply via the university’s portal or as instructed on their website.
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