University of Jyväskylä Konnevesi Research Funding for Groups and Thesis Students

The University of Jyväskylä offers Konnevesi research funding for research groups and eligible students who need time to complete research plans, external funding proposals or scientific articles. Individual doctoral researchers may also apply. Applications are accepted throughout the year, but they must be submitted sufficiently before travel; processing takes approximately three weeks.

About the Konnevesi Research Funding

The funding is intended for research groups of two to five people at the University of Jyväskylä, as well as individual doctoral researchers. Recipients can use their stay to finalize a research plan, prepare a research proposal for external funding, and/or write a scientific article for submission to an international refereed journal. Master's students enrolled at the University of Jyväskylä may apply for funding to complete a master's thesis if they also have an employment relationship with the University.

The funding covers the cost of an economical return journey between Jyväskylä and Konnevesi, accommodation for two to five days up to a maximum of four nights, meals, and the daily allowance applicable at the time of the visit. Meals include breakfast, lunch and an evening snack, and are available Monday to Friday. The Research Station canteen is closed on weekends, so meal services are unavailable then. Accommodation is in a shared apartment with shared kitchen facilities, toilet and shower. Visitors can book workrooms and meal services. Fees charged for reservation changes or cancellations are not covered by the funding.

Applicants submit the e-form sufficiently in advance for a decision to be made before travel begins. Doctoral researchers and Master's students must attach a free-form statement from their supervisor. Retrospective applications are not considered. The decision is sent to the applicant by email once it has been made, and the processing time is approximately three weeks.

For recipients employed by the University, funding is paid against a travel claim submitted through the SAP Travel system within two months of completing the journey. If a research group receives funding, the Research Station invoices the Research Council for accommodation and meals; each participant then claims only the return journey and daily allowance. Grant researchers receive a travel grant based on the actual duration of the trip. If the trip is shorter than the approved duration, the grant amount is adjusted accordingly. Payments are made on the 15th or the last day of the month. Before payment, the University sends an electronic Mepco grant form for personal and banking details. Explore more grants and research funding opportunities, or browse other opportunities for students and researchers.

Who Should Apply

This funding suits University of Jyväskylä researchers with an employment contract and grant researchers working on research plans, proposals or scientific articles. Individual doctoral researchers are eligible, as are enrolled Master's students who are employed by the University and need support to complete a thesis. Enrolled doctoral and Master's students without University employment are directed to the Rector's Konnevesi grant for thesis writing instead.

Key Highlights

• Provider: University of Jyväskylä.
• Location: Konnevesi Research Station, Finland.
• Eligible groups include research teams of two to five, individual doctoral researchers and qualifying Master's students.
• Covered stays range from two to five days, with a maximum of four nights.
• Applications are accepted year-round; processing takes approximately three weeks.