HIP NEWS, 20 November 2023
HIP SEMINAR
Tuesday 21 November 2023 at 10:15 in A315
Nurfikri Norjoharuddeen (University of Malaya)
“New Physics searches with dibosons at the LHC: A survey of Run-2 results”
Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/
HIP SEMINAR
Tuesday 28 November 2023 at 10:15 in A315
Gergely Endrodi (Bielefeld)
“QCD matter in extreme environments: isospin-asymmetry and electromagnetic fields”
Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/
Materials/Bio Physics seminar
Tuesday 21 November 2023 at 11.15, Exactum (CK107)
Professor Ville Kaila (Stockholm University)
“Deciphering Long-Range Charge Transport Mechanisms of Biological Energy Conversion”
Abstract: Biological systems employ large membrane-bound protein complexes that transduce redox or light energy into a trans-membrane proton gradient, powering the synthesis of ATP. Yet, despite major advances in recent years, the molecular principles of these charge transport reactions remain poorly understood, and a major challenge for biophysics. In this talk, I describe our integrative biophysical, computational, and structural approach to derive a molecular understanding of long-range charge-transport mechanisms in biological systems, with a focus on the highly intricate respiratory and photosynthetic proteins. Our findings reveal how redox catalysis triggers conformational and hydration changes in the proteins, how protonation signals propagate across the protein medium, triggering action-at-a-distance effects, and how various modular adaptations and supercomplex assemblies modulate the functional dynamics. Despite distinctly different molecular architectures, our findings show that the proteins operate by similar electric field effects, with striking physical similarities across different biological systems.
Cosmology seminar
Wednesday 22 November 2023 at 14:15 in A315.
Jorge Baeza-Ballesteros (Valencia U., IFIC)
“Simulating the early universe. Gravitational waves from global cosmic strings”
Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/.
Mathematical-Physics seminar
Wednesday 22 November 2023 at 14:15 in C124
Minh-Binh Tran (Texas A&M University)
“Numerical schemes for 3-wave kinetic equations”
Abstract: https://www.helsinki.fi/assets/drupal/2023-11/abs-20231122.txt
https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/mathematical-physics/seminars-and-workshops
Astrophysics seminar
Friday 24 November 2023 at 10.15, Physicum D114
Christopher Tiede (Copenhagen)
“TBA”
Abstract: https://wiki.helsinki.fi/display/astjourn/Astrophysics+seminar
Upcoming life science innovation events – November 2023
SPARK Finland – apply before Nov 30
SPARK Finland program is designed to increase the maturity of academic and clinical discoveries towards practical and value creating solutions in the health tech and life science space.
Info session:
Application period: 1.11 – 30.11.
https://sparkfinland.fi/applying/#applying
Dive into Innovation: A Smart Water Webinar
With an ever-growing global population and the looming threat of climate change, the responsible management of drinking water is paramount. That’s why more efficient solutions are needed for water resource management.
Date: November 21, 10:00 – 11:00, online
Register for the webinar https://www.vttresearch.com/en/news-and-ideas/dive-innovation-smart-water-webinar
Attendance: free of charge
More Upcoming life science innovation events in flamma https://flamma.helsinki.fi/s/Qbdi3
Save the dates: 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 21 November at 13.00–14.30
- Merits and increased competencies of Academy Research Fellows
- The materials and replay will be made available after the session.
- Thursday 23 November at 13.00–14.00
- Academy Programme for Sport Science and Physical Activity
- The materials and replay will be made available after the session.
- Tuesday 12 December at 13.00–14.00
- Ask Me Anything
Remember to sign up for the webinar.
The link to register 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/
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/
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/
(In Finnish) Chujo Watanabe – rahaston apuraha
Japani-Suomi Yhdistyksen Chujo Watanabe – rahastosta julistetaan haettavaksi yksi apuraha, suuruudeltaan JPY 300 000 käytettäväksi vuoden 2024 loppuun mennessä.
Apurahat on ensisijaisesti tarkoitettu Japanissa tapahtuvaan opiskelu- ja/tai tutkimustyöhön. Etusijalle asetetaan nuoret hakijat ja hakijalta edellytetään jonkinlaista japanin kielen taitoa. Aiempi osallistuminen Suomen ja Japanin väliseen ystävyystoimintaan on eduksi.
Hakuaika päättyy 31.1.2024 klo 18.
https://suomi-japani.net/chujo-watanabe-rahaston-apurahan-haku-meneillaan/