📑 PhD Scholarships in Finland – Open Opportunities 

Research By: Muhammad Perwaiz (Research Scholars & Scholarship Consultant)

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Finland offers multiple fully funded PhD opportunities for international students. Below is the updated list of scholarships and salaried doctoral positions currently open, with full details.

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1. EDUFI Fellowship – Finnish National Agency for Education

• Host Body: Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI)

• Eligibility:

  • Open to postgraduate students and young researchers outside Finland.

  • Requires a hosting Finnish university department to supervise the project.

  • Candidates must be accepted by a Finnish university before applying.

• Coverage:

  • Grant of 1,500 €/month (living expenses).

  • Duration: 3–12 months.

  • Deadline: Rolling applications throughout the year.

• Official Link: EDUFI Fellowship – Finnish National Agency for Education

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2. University of Helsinki – Doctoral School Salaried Positions

• Host University: University of Helsinki

• Eligibility:

  • Applicants must hold a Master’s degree.

  • Enroll as a doctoral researcher at Helsinki Doctoral School.

  • Open to international applicants in all fields.

• Coverage:

  • Employment contract (salary ~ 2,400–2,800 €/month).

  • Full social security, health insurance, and pension benefits.

  • Duration: 1–4 years depending on program.

• Deadline: Annual calls open September–October 2025.

• Official Link: Doctoral Education at University of Helsinki

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3. Aalto University – Doctoral Programme Funding

• Host University: Aalto University (Espoo, Finland)

• Eligibility:

  • Master’s degree in relevant field.

  • Research plan and supervisor agreement required.

  • English proficiency proof (TOEFL/IELTS).

• Coverage:

  • Full-time employment contract as doctoral researcher.

  • Monthly salary starting at 2,500 €/month.

  • Funding typically for 4 years.

• Deadline: Calls open twice yearly – Spring and Autumn 2025.

• Official Link: Aalto University Doctoral Programmes

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4. University of Turku – Graduate School (UTUGS) Doctoral Training

• Host University: University of Turku

• Eligibility:

  • Master’s degree in relevant subject.

  • International students encouraged to apply.

  • Applicants must apply through one of 16 doctoral programmes.

• Coverage:

  • Salaried researcher positions, 2–4 years.

  • Monthly salary 2,200–2,800 €, with benefits.

• Deadline: Next call expected September–October 2025.

• Official Link: University of Turku Graduate School

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5. University of Eastern Finland – Doctoral Student Positions

• Host University: University of Eastern Finland (UEF)

• Eligibility:

  • Master’s degree in relevant discipline.

  • Must apply to UEF doctoral programmes.

• Coverage:

  • Salaried positions with standard Finnish researcher salary.

  • Health insurance, social security, and other employee benefits.

• Deadline: Calls open October–November 2025.

• Official Link: Doctoral Education at UEF

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6. Tampere University – Doctoral Researcher Positions

• Host University: Tampere University

• Eligibility:

  • International applicants welcome.

  • Must have a Master’s degree and accepted doctoral study plan.

• Coverage:

  • Employment contract as doctoral researcher.

  • Salary follows Finnish University Salary System (2,400–3,200 €/month).

  • Duration: 2–4 years.

• Deadline: Main call in October 2025.

• Official Link: Tampere University Doctoral Education

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7. University of Oulu – Doctoral Training

• Host University: University of Oulu

• Eligibility:

  • Master’s degree with strong academic record.

  • English proficiency required.

• Coverage:

  • Doctoral researcher employment contract.

  • Salary starting 2,400 €/month with full employee benefits.

• Deadline: Calls open annually in September–October 2025.

• Official Link: University of Oulu Doctoral Programmes

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 Key Notes for Applicants

• Unlike some countries, Finland funds most PhD students via employment contracts rather than tuition-waiver scholarships.

• EU/EEA & non-EU students are treated equally in terms of salaries and benefits.

• Applications require securing a supervisor in advance, with a research plan and admission to a doctoral programme.

• Living cost estimate: €800–1,200/month (covered by salaries/fellowships).

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