An endowed professorship can establish a new field of research

The University of Helsinki employs more than 100 professors, researchers and other experts in positions funded entirely or partially with donated funds. The donated professorships have a great impact and they can open up a whole new field of research. Thank you donors and partners!

The donated positions have had great impact, which is apparent in the fact that several positions which were originally established with donated funds are now being covered by the University funding.

Here we have gathered news about professors and other experts whose work is funded entirely or partially by donations. Explore the interesting, impactful, and important work of these professors and other experts!

In addition to donation-funded positions, lists positions funded through other contractual collaborations.
Professors as pioneers