University-funded doctoral researcher positions

Once a year, the doctoral programme opens a call for applications for university-funded doctoral researcher positions. The doctoral researchers selected for these positions complete their doctoral research employed by the university. Both current University of Helsinki doctoral candidates and new applicants planning on doctoral studies are eligible to apply for these positions.

Schedule 2024

The next application period for salaried positions is 27.8.-9.9.2024. Application instructions are in the Instructions for Students.

Doctoral programme specific application form

The application form is open during the application period. You will find the application form for each doctoral programme during the open call period (27.8.-9.9.2024) from the University of Helsinki Open positions webpages (available during the call period).

In the autumn 2023 call, a salaried position was granted to the following doctoral researchers:

Saara Haikonen, 2 years (DPE national funding)
Satu Kuitunen, 4 years (University of Helsinki Research Foundation)
Adam Rybarczyk, 2 years (DPE national funding)
Arttu Siipola, 2 years (DPE national funding)
Mikko Vanhala, 4 years