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University of Helsinki RESDOC Project 2027: 30 Fully Funded Doctoral Researcher Positions in Finland - Global South Opportunities
About this opportunity
Applications are now open for the RESDOC Project – Training Doctoral Excellence for a Resilient and Just Future, an international doctoral training initiative at the University of Helsinki in Finland. The programme offers 30 fully funded doctoral researcher positions across 14 doctoral programmes, providing successful applicants with four-year full-time employment contracts while completing a doctoral degree.
Running from 2027 to 2031, RESDOC brings together interdisciplinary research and cross-sector collaboration to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, sustainable food systems and infectious diseases. The application deadline is 31 August 2026.
Requirements
Who Should Apply?
The RESDOC call is intended for highly motivated doctoral researchers with outstanding academic records and strong research potential.
The programme welcomes applicants from around the world who are interested in interdisciplinary research addressing sustainability, health and resilience. Candidates should demonstrate academic excellence, research capability and a clear commitment to contributing to innovative solutions for global challenges.
As an international initiative, RESDOC provides an inclusive research environment where scholars from diverse disciplinary and cultural backgrounds collaborate on shared scientific goals.