Doctoral Funding

Explore various doctoral funding opportunities and tap into diverse sources ready to support your academic journey and ambitions!
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Navigating Doctoral Funding Options

In Finland, there are no tuition fees for doctoral students, but you must finance your own living expenses. Start at university departments for funding guidance. They provide insights into paid doctoral positions and scholarships that align closely with your field of study.

Resources 

Check out the Research Council of Finland and Research.fi for research funding possibilities. Paid doctoral positions may also be on offer - you can search for them for example via the Euraxess.fi platform, or on the universities' websites.

For further information, contact your Finnish university department.

EDUFI Fellowships 

EDUFI Fellowships are tailored for doctoral research in Finland. These fellowships are managed and applied by the university departments on your behalf. They offer initial funding for up to 12 months, prompting you to secure further support as needed.