Funding & benefits
“The annual gross salary will range from approximately €32,000 to €42,000 for the doctoral researcher depending on qualifications and experience.”
Eligible programmes & fields
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About this opportunity
Qualifications and selection criteria Applicants must hold a master’s degree and thesis with excellent grades in global development studies, social sciences, human geography, or another field relevant to the research topic. They must have proven ability and motivation to pursue postgraduate studies and a doctoral degree according to the study plan and research proposal, evidenced by previous degree studies or other activities.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including International Relations & Development, Social Sciences. 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
- Fluency or excellent skills in Portuguese and English language
- Relevant supporting documents to verify qualifications, such as degree and language certificates (English and Portuguese)
- Academic background: The position is located at the Faculty of Social Sciences in the discipline of Global Development Studies.
“Applicants must hold a master’s degree and thesis with excellent grades in global development studies, social sciences, human geography, or another field relevant to the research topic.”
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at PhD / Doctoral level working in International Relations & Development, Social Sciences. The decisive requirement, in University of Helsinki Jobs's words, is: "Applicants must hold a master’s degree and thesis with excellent grades in global development studies, social sciences, human geography, or another field relevant to the research topic." There are 23 days until the closing date — enough time to gather references and transcripts if you begin promptly. Expect to prepare 2 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: International Relations & Development, Social Sciences.
- Study destination: Finland.
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 curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages)
- Recommendations from up to two referees and their contact details.
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.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What funding comes with Doctoral researcher in global development studies?
University of Helsinki Jobs states: "The annual gross salary will range from approximately €32,000 to €42,000 for the doctoral researcher depending on qualifications and experience."
What are the eligibility requirements?
In University of Helsinki Jobs's own words: "Applicants must hold a master’s degree and thesis with excellent grades in global development studies, social sciences, human geography, or another field relevant to the research topic."
Which degree level does Doctoral researcher in global development studies support?
It is for PhD / Doctoral level applicants at University of Helsinki Jobs in Finland.
How long do I have to apply?
Applications close on 12 Nov 2026. That is 23 days from now.
When do applications open?
Applications open on 1 November 2026.
Where do I apply?
Directly with University of Helsinki Jobs, through the official application page linked from this record.
Which documents does University of Helsinki Jobs ask for?
The official page lists 2 items: A curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages), Recommendations from up to two referees and their contact details.
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 2 h ago
Timeline context
- Closes in 23 days (Thursday 12 November 2026).
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.