Employment as a doctoral researcher

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 researchers and new applicants planning on doctoral studies are eligible to apply for these positions.

Timetable 2025

The next application period for university funded doctoral researcher positions is 26.8.–9.9.2025. Further information can be found in the Instructions for Students.

Programme-specific instructions

The programme-specific instructions for the Doctoral Programme in Political, Societal and Regional Changes can be found in the Instructions for Students.