Funding & benefits
Willingness to travel for planned secondments, network meetings and training activities.
Living allowance: EUR 4,010, adjusted by the country correction coefficient of the country of the recruiting organisation to ensure equal treatment and comparable purchasing power for all researchers (CCC of Finland = 118.0%).
Mobility allowance: EUR 710, contributing to mobility-related costs such as relocation and travel.
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
Doctoral researcher in Food Materials Science, MSCA Doctoral Network is a scholarship from University of Helsinki Jobs in Finland, aimed at PhD students. Subject areas covered include Engineering & Technology. Support includes salary funding. Eligibility, as stated by University of Helsinki Jobs: "At the date of recruitment, applicants must meet the following MSCA Doctoral Network requirements." No closing date is given on the official page, so check there before you start preparing.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Engineering & Technology. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Educational Background: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in food technology, materials science, chemistry, biomaterials, or polymer science.
- Languages: Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.
- Copies of Bachelor’s and Master’s diplomas and academic transcripts, or evidence that the relevant degree will be completed before the recruitment date.
- Contact details for two referees and/or reference letters, according to the requirements of University of Helsinki.
- Proof of English-language proficiency, where required by the University of Helsinki.
- Why Finland is a great place to live and work: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-finland
- Applicants of any nationality are welcome to apply.
“At the date of recruitment, applicants must meet the following MSCA Doctoral Network requirements”
Applicants who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but have not yet been formally awarded the doctoral degree are not eligible.
Should you apply?
This is a PhD / Doctoral-level opportunity working in Engineering & Technology. The decisive requirement, in University of Helsinki Jobs's words, is: "At the date of recruitment, applicants must meet the following MSCA Doctoral Network requirements." Expect to prepare 3 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: Engineering & Technology.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: Applicants of any nationality are welcome to apply..
- English-language requirement: Languages: Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required..
- Study destination: Finland.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but have not yet been formally awarded the doctoral degree are not eligible.
- Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV), including education, research experience, technical skills and relevant achievements.
- Copies of Bachelor’s and Master’s diplomas and academic transcripts, or evidence that the relevant degree will be completed before the recruitment date.
- Contact details for two referees and/or reference letters, according to the requirements of University of Helsinki.
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply?
In University of Helsinki Jobs's own words: "At the date of recruitment, applicants must meet the following MSCA Doctoral Network requirements."
Which nationalities are eligible?
The eligibility record states: Applicants of any nationality are welcome to apply.
What level of study is it for?
It is for PhD / Doctoral level applicants at University of Helsinki Jobs in Finland.
Is an English test required?
Languages: Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.
Is there a deadline?
The official page does not state a closing date. Confirm timing directly with University of Helsinki Jobs before preparing an application.
Where do I apply?
Directly with University of Helsinki Jobs, through the official application page linked from this record.
What documents are required?
The official page lists 3 items: A detailed curriculum vitae (CV), including education, research experience, technical skills and relevant achievements, Copies of Bachelor’s and Master’s diplomas and academic transcripts, or evidence that the relevant degree will be completed before the recruitment date, Contact details for two referees and/or reference letters, according to the requirements of University of Helsinki.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from University of Helsinki Jobs's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
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Official sources last checked: 19 Oct 2026 · Verified 1 h ago
About University of Helsinki Jobs
University of Helsinki Jobs is based in Finland and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.