HiLIFE – Helsinki Institute of Life Science brings together three internationally recognized research units: The Institute of Biotechnology (BI), the Neuroscience Center (NC), and the Institute of Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), where high-quality life science research is conducted at the forefront of the field. Across these units, HiLIFE offers a wide range of research-oriented training and career development opportunities for students and young scientists within a dynamic life science environment. Training is built around curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning, with a goal to support early-career researchers in developing their expertise and advancing their scientific careers. HiLIFE provides a supportive environment where future life science experts can grow professionally and contribute to discoveries that advance science, health, and society.
Supporting student activities and postdoctoral researchers
The Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) actively supports student activities such as , , and . These student organizations arrange activities for their members such as company visits, excursions, mentoring, science communication training and opportunities to build connections within the life science community across universities.
HiLIFE has collaborated since 2024 with the HiLIFE Postdoc Council and the University of Helsinki Postdoc Association to support collaborative activities for the University of Helsinki postdoctoral researcher community by organizing the Cross Campus Symposium and the Postdoc Grant Writing Seminar Series. HiLIFE also supports postdocs for example through an annual conference travel support of up to €800 within Europe and up to €1,300 outside Europe. In 2026, a total of 11 travel grants have been .
Training at HiLIFE units
Contacts
For inquiries about these training activities, you can write to .