Funding for doctoral research
By selecting a degree programme you are able to see the general content as well as the possible degree programme-specific content. You do not have to select a degree programme to see the Open University's instructions.
Search for degree programme
When you search for a degree programme by name or by part of the name the options in the list of degree programmes below the search field is narrowed down. After this you have to choose the degree programme from the list.
Open University programmes
Bachelor's Programmes
Master's and Licentiate's Programmes
Doctoral Programmes
Specialist training programmes
The University of Helsinki does not collect tuition fees from doctoral researchers, and studies at the university are free. However, as a doctoral student, you are expected to cover your own costs for living and accommodation. Under this theme, we’ve gather information on how to go about funding your doctoral studies. If you are only just planning to apply for doctoral studies, please also take a look at our funding instructions for new doctoral applicants on our external website.
Instructions
Travel support for doctoral researchers
The University of Helsinki supports doctoral researchers' traveling to scientific events both in Finland and abroad. Check the instructions for applicants on this page.
Doctoral researcher positions funded by the University of Helsinki
As a doctoral researcher, you have a variety of opportunities to find employment at the University and finance your doctoral studies through it:
Grant-funded doctoral studies
Personal grants awarded by national and international foundations are an important funding option for doctoral research. On this page you will find information on grants and applying for them as well as a useful list of tips and links for grant-funded researchers.
Self-funded doctoral studies
Doctoral studies can be funded in various ways: Doctoral researchers may be appointed to salaried doctoral researcher positions, receive a grant or finance their studies partially or fully by working while studying.
Scholarships and grants
Looking for funding to your studies? On this page you will find information about current grants and scholarships offered by the UH Funds and other funds.
Financial support for thesis completion
It is possible to apply for financial support for thesis completion from the University of Helsinki Doctoral School. The doctoral school grant short-term, 6 months employment contracts for this purpose.