HIP NEWS, 22 May 2023
CERN Director General Fabiola Gianotti to be conferred an honorary doctorate of the University of Helsinki
The Conferment Jubilee of the University of Helsinki commences on 20 March 2023 with the announcement of the University’s new honorary doctors. In the spring, the Faculty of Philosophy, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, the Faculty of Theology and the Faculty of Law will celebrate the conferral of degrees.
More information:
Fabiola Gianotti, PhD, Director General of CERN will be conferred by the Faculty of Philosophy on 26 May 2023.
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HIP SEMINAR
Tuesday 23 May 2023 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom
Viljami Leino (Mainz)
“TBA”
Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/
Cosmology seminar
Wednesday 24 May 2023 at 14:15 in A315 (will be streamed in Zoom)
Adriana G. Menkara (Chung-Ang U.) (Remote)
“Inflationary and post-inflationary dynamics of Higgs-R^2 models”
Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/
Statistical Physics mini-workshop at Aalto the coming Thursday
Thursday the 25th of May at 11:00 in R036/2191 Pieni sali Nano-Talo (Aalto University)
- 11:00 Angelo Vulpiani (University of Rome 1 “La Sapienza”) On-Line talk via Zoom (link)
“Equilibrium and thermalization in integrable systems: the case of Toda model and harmonic systems”
Abstract: https://www.helsinki.fi/assets/drupal/2023-05/abs-20230525AV.txt
- 12:15 Luca Gammaitoni (University of Perugia) on-site talk
“Fundamental energy dissipation limits in ICT devices”
Abstract: https://www.helsinki.fi/assets/drupal/2023-05/abs-20230525LG.txt
https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/mathematical-physics/seminars-and-workshops
HIP SEMINAR
Tuesday 30 May 2023 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom
Kimmo Kainulainen (Jyväskylä)
“The quantum early universe”
Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/
HIP SEMINAR
Thursday 29 June 2023 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom
Christophe Royon (University of Kansas)
“TBA”
Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/
SPACE PHYSICS SEMINAR
Thursday 25 May 2023 at 14.00 in Exactum A114 and Zoom
Stephan Heinemann (University of Helsinki)
“On the evolutionary aspects of solar coronal holes: A fast rotating and decaying coronal hole”
Abstract: https://blogs.helsinki.fi/spacephysics/space-physics-seminars/
Mathematical-Physics seminar
Wednesday the 24th of May, 2023 at 14:15 in C124
Giovanna Marcelli (Aalborg University)
“Adiabatic evolution of low-temperature many-body quantum systems”
Abstract: https://www.helsinki.fi/assets/drupal/2023-04/abs-20230524.txt
Join us on 31 May for the inaugural lectures of new professors
Time and place: Wednesday 31 May 2023 starting from 14.00, the Main Building of the University and the Metsätalo building, and they will also be streamed live via the Unitube service.
Before each lecture, the dean or a vice-dean of the relevant faculty will briefly introduce the professor.
HALL 4, Metsätalo, second floor
- at 14.15 Mikael Ehn, Professor of Atmospheric physical chemistry: Luften: intressantare än den ser ut?
- at 14.45 Jiaheng Lu, Professor of Computer Science (Data Management): How to Cope with the Variety Challenge of Big Data?
- at 15.15 Matti Rissanen, Professor of Physical chemistry: The fast reactions that shape the air
- at 15.45 Kimmo Tuominen, Professor of Theoretical particle physics: Pimeän aineen metsästäjät
We warmly welcome you to join us at the inaugural lectures and familiarise yourself with our new professors.
More details and the whole programme.can be seen in flamma https://flamma.helsinki.fi/s/Ms1YQ
Register: Data Management Plan (DMP) Workshops
A hands-on workshop on best practices and what to consider when writing a Data Management Plan (DMP).
During the workshop, we will go through the general structure of a DMP and give tips on what to write to the different sections. You can work with your own DMP with the help of experts from Data Support. DMPTuuli, a tool for writing the plan, is also introduced.
If the topics of the DMP are very unfamiliar to you, it is recommended to participate Research data management basic lecture first. The primary language of the workshop will be English. Help and instructions are also available in Finnish.
June 29th 2023 12-14 contact workshop in Kaisa house
save the date: Open Science and Research Summer Conference 2023
Time and place: 12.6.2023 at 10:00- 13.6.2023 at 16:00, Laurea on Tikkurila campus, Zoom
The theme of the open science and research summer conference in 2023 is the future of open science.
Organisers: Laurea University of Applied Sciences and Open Science and Research Coordination.
Meetings of expert groups will be held online. The program and registration will be added to the page later.
https://avointiede.fi/en/events/open-science-and-research-summer-conference-2023
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
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) Tulevaisuuden tekijät -ohjelma 2023
Teknologiateollisuuden 100-vuotissäätiö avaa suomalaisille yliopistoille suunnatun haun strategisen osaamisen vahvistamiseksi. Vuoden 2023 ohjelmassa haetaan kunnianhimoisia, tulevaisuuteen katsovia tutkimusavauksia. Painopisteenä on suomalaisen teollisuuden ja yhteiskunnan uudistumista kestävästi rakentavat teknologiat ja palvelumallit. Tavoitteena on käynnistää kunnianhimoisia tutkimushankkeita, joissa yhdistyvät kansainvälisesti huipputason tiede ja uuteen kasvuun tähtäävät strategiset avaukset.
Haku toteutetaan kaksivaiheisena. Ideahaku: 7.3.-31.5.2023. Toiselle kierrokselle valittavien tiimien sparraushaastattelut pyritään järjestämään 26. – 28.9.2023 Rahoituspäätökset tehdään marraskuussa 2023.
https://techfinland100.fi/tulevaisuuden-tekijat-ohjelma-2023/
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 research should support the development of different fields of technology (electronics and electrical technology, machinery and metal technology, metallurgical industry, information technology, planning and consulting).
The program is also suitable for master or doctoral-level studies (please note a different application deadline and see more information on the program page).
The application round for the academic year 2024-25 is open. Apply by October 3!
Seeking Solutions for Global Challenges Award
This award is designed to enable Finnish professionals and postdoctoral researchers to conduct research or professional projects in any discipline on topics of current and global importance at any appropriate U.S. institution or organization.
The application round is open. Apply by October 3!
In Finnish) Tiedonjulkistamisen apurahat
Tiedonjulkistamisen apurahoilla tuetaan monipuolista, monikanavaista ja uudistuvaa tietokirjoittamista ja tiedonjulkistamista. Tavoitteena on edistää tietokulttuurin monimuotoisuutta, elinvoimaisuutta ja saatavuutta sekä uuden tiedon hyödyntämistä yhteiskunnassa.
Hakuaika alkaa 1.5. klo 00:00 ja päättyy 31.5. klo 16:00.
(På svenska) Informationsspridningens stipendier 2023
Med informationsspridningens stipendier understöds mångsidig och nyskapande facklitteratur och informationsspridning genom flera kanaler. Syftet är att främja informationskulturens mångformighet, livskraft och tillgång till den samt utnyttjande av ny information i samhället.
Ansökningstiden börjar den 1 maj och slutar kl. 16.00 den 31 maj.
https://tjnk.fi/sv/nyheter/informationsspridningens-stipendier-2023
Jenny and Antti Wihuri foundation
Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation is a Finnish non-profit organisation operating in the fields of research, art and societal activities. Jenny ja Antti Wihuri Foundation is building basic conditions for a thriving society by enabling research, art, and societal activities. Our mission is to create chances to fulfill, encounter and experience these three areas of life.
Grants for science:
- Doctoral thesis work
- Post-doctoral research
- Other research: Doctors who have received their PhD longer than five years ago can also apply funding for research.
- Homing grant: It is possible to apply for a homing grant which is research funding for a person returning to Finland after post-doctoral research abroad.
- Funding for research groups: Research groups can apply for part-funding of their research projects.
- Grants for art: Grants in the fields of art are intended to create prerequisites for artistic work and for encountering and experiencing art in the society.
- Grants for societal activities: Societal activities is all such work that builds an active and inclusive civil society.
Application period starts 7.5 and application deadline is 31.5.
https://wihurinrahasto.fi/?lang=en
(In Finnish) Osk. Huttusen säätiön apurahat tieteellisiin jatko-opintoihin ulkomailla / Apurahat väitöskirjatyöhön
Osk. Huttusen säätiö, jonka tarkoituksena on suomalaisen kulttuurin tukeminen, julistaa haettavaksi apurahoja tohtorin tutkintoon johtavien tieteellisten jatko-opintojen ja tutkimustyön suorittamiseksi ulkomaisissa yliopistoissa.
- Apurahat väitöskirjatyöhön
- Post doc –apurahat
Hakuaika on 15.5. – 15.6.2023.