Funded JYU Research Fellowship at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland

The University of Jyväskylä (JYU) in Finland is inviting applications for the JYU Visiting Fellow Programme 2027, a funded research fellowship designed for researchers who hold a doctoral degree and are affiliated with institutions outside Finland.

The programme aims to strengthen international research collaboration by enabling visiting fellows to work closely with researchers at the University of Jyväskylä on joint research projects. Selected fellows will undertake a research visit lasting one to two months during 2027.

The fellowship provides financial support to help cover travel, accommodation, and living expenses throughout the visit. It offers an excellent opportunity to establish international academic partnerships, access the university's state-of-the-art research infrastructure, and contribute to high-quality scientific publications and collaborative research initiatives.

Fellowship Responsibilities

During the fellowship, selected researchers will be expected to:

• Conduct a collaborative research project with their host researcher at the University of Jyväskylä.
• Prepare or further develop joint research papers and academic publications.
• Develop proposals for future research projects or external research funding.
• Participate in relevant scientific, academic, and networking activities at the university.
• Carry out the research according to the agreed research plan with the host department.
• Acknowledge the University of Jyväskylä as an institutional affiliation in scientific outputs resulting from the research visit.

The JYU Visiting Fellow Programme offers:

• A monthly grant of €4,000.
• Funding for a research visit lasting one or two months.
• Financial support toward travel expenses.
• Assistance with accommodation and living costs during the visit.
• The opportunity to conduct collaborative research with scholars at the University of Jyväskylä.
• Access to the university’s laboratories, research facilities, and academic infrastructure.
• Opportunities to expand international academic and research networks.
• Participation in scientific activities, seminars, and university events.
• The opportunity to present research findings to the university’s academic community.