HIP NEWS, 8 November 2021
NEW HIP BLOG POST (IN FINNISH)
There is a new HIP Blog post out (in Finnish) by Matti Kalliokoski titled
Yleisöpalvelua ja ilmaisinteknologiaa Tutkijoiden yössä
OPEN POSITION: UNIVERSITY LECTURER IN PARTICLE PHYSICS INSTRUMENTATION
University of Helsinki Department of Physics and Helsinki Institute of Physics invite applications for a
UNIVERSITY LECTURER IN PARTICLE PHYSICS INSTRUMENTATION
starting from 1st January 2022 (or as agreed). The position is joint between the Department of Physics and the Helsinki Institute of Physics, and it will be based in the Division of Particle and Astrophysics of the Department of Physics.
The deadline for applications is 30.11.2021.
For more information: https://www2.helsinki.fi/en/open-positions/university-lecturer-particle-physics-instrumentation
HIP seminar
Tuesday 9 November 2021 at 10:15 with Zoom
Yago Bea (Helsinki)
“Evolutions in first-order viscous hydrodynamics”
Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/
HIP SEMINAR
Friday 12 November 2021 at 14:15
Harri Waltari (Uppsala)
“News from the ILCX workshop2”
Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/
NORDIC HET SEMINAR
Tuesday 9 November 2021 at 15:15
Matteo Bertolini (SISSA)
“On fixed-points and phase transitions in five dimensions”
ATMOSPHERIC MATHEMATICS SEMINAR
Wednesday 10 November 2021 at 14.15 via Zoom (13:15 Lille)
Marielle Simon (Inria Lille)
“Macroscopic evolution of mechanical and thermal energy in a harmonic chain”
Abstract: https://www2.helsinki.fi/sites/default/files/atoms/files/abs_20211110.txt
More info:
https://www2.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/mathematical-physics/seminars-and-workshops
Astrophysics seminar
Friday 12 November 2021 at 10.15
Jyri Lehtinen (University of Helsinki)
“TBA”
Abstract: https://wiki.helsinki.fi/display/astjourn/Astrophysics+seminar
ThinkOpen blog
What kind of support does the University of Helsinki offer in open access fees?
https://blogs.helsinki.fi/thinkopen/apc-series-2/
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation
The Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation accepts grant applications every day of the year. There are no separate application times.
https://jaes.fi/en/applying-for-donation-2/
Finnish Academy of Science and Letters: Mathematics Fund
There are no fixed dates for applying to the Mathematics Fund. Applications should be sent to the chairman of the trustees, Olli Martio (olli.martio [at] helsinki.fi).
https://www.acadsci.fi/en/scholarships-and-prizes/scholarships/mathematics-fund.html
(In Finnish) Marjatta ja Eino Kollin Säätiö
Säätiön tehtävänä on tukea tieteellistä sekä soveltavaa tutkimusta ja kehitystyötä myöntämällä apurahoja hankkeiden toteuttajille. Säätiö tarjoaa mahdollisuuksia yksittäisille tutkijoille ja kehittäjille sekä tutkimus-/ kehittäjäryhmille. Haasteena on ruokkia nimenomaan sellaista kehitystä, jolla olisi elinympäristömme kannalta positiivista vaikutusta pitkällä tähtäimellä. Apurahojen hakuaika on jatkuva.
(På svenska) Svenska tekniska vetenskapsakademien i Finland (STV)
Stipendier till stöd för vetenskapen
Akademien utdelar stipendier för verksamhet vars syfte sammanfaller med Akademiens. Stipendier kan beviljas enskild sökande med avlagd akademisk slutexamen. Stipendier kan sökas kontinuerligt under året och beslut görs kvartalsvis.
https://www.stvif.fi/forskarstipendier/
EDUFI Fellowship
The EDUFI Fellowship is intended, particularly, for providing initial funding to carry out research for a doctoral thesis in Finland.
Applicant: a Finnish university department
Who: a doctoral student or a young researcher from outside Finland
Purpose: initial funding for completing a doctoral research project in Finland, completion of a double degree or a study visit on exceptionally compelling reasons
Application deadline: rolling deadline. You should apply for the grant five months before the start of the fellowship.
Duration of fellowship: 3–12 months, visits 3–6 months
https://www.oph.fi/en/development/edufi-fellowship
Magnus Ehrnrooth Foundation
Post doc scholarships
Persons who recently have obtained their PhD may apply for a postdoctoral scholarship. The purpose of a postdoctoral scholarship is to enable the grantee to further develop as a researcher. Applicants for a postdoctoral scholarship may also apply for support for research related costs and travel. A separate application for these purposes must be made.
Graduate student scholarships
The graduate student stipend can be awarded for a period of one year or a half year, preferably for the period 1.7. – 31.12. to a student who has been accepted by the university as a doctoral student. The stipend can be awarded conditionally to a student about to graduate.
https://www.magnusehrnroothinsaatio.fi/en/grants/
The Runar Bäckström Foundation
The aim of the Runar Bäckström foundation is to encourage and support inventions that are beneficial to Finnish businesses and thereby strengthen their global competitiveness. The foundation assigns grants once a year. Individuals, work groups, companies or associations can apply for the grants.
Application period: The application period is open from 1 October to 15 December 2021.
https://runarbackstrominsaatio.fi/en/
Sigrid Juselius Foundation / 1-3 YEAR GRANTS
The 1-3-year grants are targeted for two target groups for medical research: Senior researchers and Young group leaders.
Application period 01.11.–30.11.2021 at 23:59.
https://sigridjuselius.fi/en/1-3-year-grants/
Fulbright-Technology Industries of Finland Grants, Postdoc
The Fulbright–Technology Industries of Finland Grant Program awards grants to postdoctoral researchers in the field of technology to carry out a research project in the U.S.
The grant can be awarded for a postdoctoral research visit in a U.S. university or research center, lasting between 8 and 12 months.
The application period for 2022-23 is open! Apply by December 2, 2021.
Seeking Solutions for Global Challenges Award
The Seeking Solutions for Global Challenges Award is a special grant opportunity for Finnish professionals and postdoctoral researchers who want to impact the future and make a difference, finding solutions to current and global challenges through their research or professional projects.
The Fulbright Finland Foundation operates under the brand promise “Together Shaping the Future” and its vision is to “empower the minds that will find global solutions to tomorrow’s challenges by fostering academic and professional expertise and excellence in leadership”. The new award was created to support the Foundation’s vision and its strategic objectives.
The application period for 2022-23 is open! Apply by December 2, 2021.