HIP NEWS, 16 October 2023
Mathematical-Physics seminar
Tuesday 17 October 2023, 10:15, M3 (M234, Otakaari 1)
Xavier Poncini (Aalto University)
“Planar-algebraic models: statistical mechanics and knot theory”
Abstract: V.F.R. Jones initially introduced planar algebras to describe the standard invariant of a subfactor. Since then, planar algebras have found many applications in mathematics and physics. Informally, a planar algebra describes the interaction of elements of a graded vector space in the plane. The ‘two-dimensional’ structure of planar algebras makes them natural objects to describe planar statistical-mechanical models. In this talk, I will focus on the role played by planar algebras in relating statistical mechanics and knot theory. In particular, I will introduce a notion of Yang—Baxter integrability and show that statistical-mechanical models with this property give rise to polynomial link invariants. If time permits, I will report on recent results (joint with J. Rasmussen) classifying all singly generated planar algebras admitting a Yang—Baxter integrable model.
Mathematical-Physics seminar
Wednesday 18 October 2023 at 14:15 in C124
Kari Vilonen (University of Melbourne)
“TBA”
More details https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/mathematical-physics/seminars-and-workshops
SPACE PHYSICS SEMINAR
Thursday 19 Oct 2023 at 14.00 in Exactum A114 and Zoom
Abiyot Workayehu (UH)
“High-latitude ionospheric currents from the Swarm satellites”
Abstract: https://blogs.helsinki.fi/spacephysics/space-physics-seminars/
DOCTORAL DEFENCE
Laura Martikainen, FM will defend the doctoral dissertation entitled “Measurement of the inclusive jet cross section at sqrt(s) = 13 TeV with the CMS experiment” in the Faculty of Science, University of Helsinki, on 23 October 2023 at 13:00. The public examination will take place at the following address: Porthania, Suomen Laki -sali, Yliopistonkatu 3.
Professor Assistant Steven Schramm, University of Geneva, will serve as the opponent, and Mikko Voutilainen as the custos.
The dissertation will be published in the series Internal report (Helsinki Institute of Physics).
The dissertation is also available in electronic form in Helda http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-951-51-8422-1
The Research Council of Finland (former Academy of Finland) | The Ask & Apply webinars on winter call 2024
The Ask & Apply webinars will be organised in late 2023 as 10–15-minute sessions focusing on a specific theme. There will also be time for questions after the presentations. The webinars are open to everyone, and the replays can be viewed for two weeks.
The webinars will be held in English.
- Tuesday 31 October at 13.00–14.00
- What’s new about the winter call?
- The materials and replay will be made available after the session.
The whole webinar schedule can be found at https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/how-to-apply-for-funding/ask–apply/
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. There are no fixed dates for applying to the Mathematics Fund. Applications should be sent to the chairman of the trustees, Matti Lassas (matti.lassas [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
(In Finnish) Sähkötekniikan ja energiatehokkuuden edistämiskeskus STEK ry
STEK edistää sähkön käytön turvallisuutta ja luotettavuutta, sähköisiä energiatehokkuusratkaisuja sekä älykästä sähkön käyttöä keräämällä, tuottamalla ja jakamalla tietoa. Pääsääntönä rahoitusta myönnettäessä on, että hankkeiden tulee edistää STEKin painopistealueita ja tuottaa yleisesti alalla hyödynnettävissä olevaa tietoa tai materiaalia.
Haku: Vuoden 2023 siirtymäprosessin aikana rahoituksen haku käynnistyy vain yhteydenotolla. STEK.fi:n sivulla ei enää voi jättää hakemusta ottamatta ensin yhteyttä. Toivon yhteydenottoja ensisijaisesti sähköpostitse. Lisätietoja: Toimitusjohtaja Timo Kekkonen. Email: timo.kekkonen [at] stek.fi
https://stek.fi/rahoitushakua-uudistetaan-prosessi-kaynnistyy-nyt-yhteydenotolla/
The Finnish Cultural Foundation
In the October round of applications, it is possible to apply for a regular working and/or expenditure grant or a special purpose grant, such as Art for Everyone, Additional Million-euro Funding to Science, Science Education, DNA in Time and Space and Eminentia grants. The Application Guidelines for Grants apply to all of these. Special purpose grants also have their own detailed additional guidelines.
Application period: 10.10.–31.10.2023 until 4 pm
https://skr.fi/en/grants/october-round-applications
(In Finnish) Riitta ja Jorma J. Takasen Säätiö SR
Riitta ja Jorma J. Takasen säätiö sr:n tarkoituksena on elinkeinoelämän ja erityisesti teknologiateollisuuden osaamisen, kehittämisen ja kansainvälisen kilpailukyvyn tukeminen sekä edistäminen keskisessä ja pohjoisessa Suomessa (maantieteellinen alue, joka muodostuu Lapin, Pohjois- Pohjanmaan, Kainuun, KeskiPohjanmaan, Pohjanmaan, Etelä-Pohjanmaan sekä Keski-Suomen maakunnista). Säätiö tukee apurahoillaan erityisesti soveltavaa tutkimustoimintaa sekä kansainvälistymistä yllä mainitulla alueella.
Hakuaika: 1.9. – 31.10.
https://www.rjtsaatio.fi/hakuohjeet-opiskelijoille-ja-tutkijoille/
Sigrid Juselius Foundation
Grants in the field of medical research.
1-3 year Senior researchers or Young group leaders grant, with
application period 01.11.–30.11.2023 at 23:59.
https://sigridjuselius.fi/en/1-3-year-grants/
Magnus Ehrnrooth Foundation
The Magnus Ehrnrooth foundation awards grants annually for researchers working in mathematics, physics, astronomy, chemistry, and medical chemistry. The foundation is one of the most important foundations that support research in these areas in Finland. A prerequisite for being eligible to receive a grant is an academic degree at least at the level of the master’s degree.
Doctoral research grants
Post-doc-grants
Research grants
Travel grants
Applications for grants are received annually from October 15th to November 30th.
https://www.magnusehrnroothinsaatio.fi/en/
PoDoCo Autumn Application Round
PoDoCo helps Finnish companies to improve their competitiveness in the global markets and employ young PhD’s in the private sector.
PoDoCo Autumn application round is open 15.9.-31.10.2023.
More details on https://www.podoco.fi/about/
(På svenska) Ansök om PoDoCo-poolens stipendier 15.9–31.10
SLS deltar i programmet Post Docs in Companies (PoDoCo) som förenar företag med forskare på doktorsnivå. Unga doktorer ges tillfälle att bidra med sin forskning till företag, och samtidigt få insikter i företagsvärlden och möjlighet att bli anställda.
Ansök om PoDoCo-poolens stipendier 15.9–31.10.2023.
https://www.sls.fi/sv/nyheter/ansok-om-podoco-poolens-stipendier-159-3110-2
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. There are no formal qualifications for the grantees, such as a certain academic degree.
The application period is open from 1 October 2023 to 16 December 2023.
More details https://runarbackstrominsaatio.fi/en/