Funding & benefits
Conduct doctoral research in strategic asset management and sustainable transition; publishing and communicating findings (e.g., reports, articles, conference presentations); and completing 30 ECTS of doctoral coursework
“The starting salary for a doctoral researcher is €3,143/month, with the salary increasing as the research and studies progress.”
Eligible programmes & fields
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About this opportunity
Aalto University in Finland has opened the position Doctoral Researcher in Real Estate Economics. Pay and conditions, as stated by Aalto University: "The starting salary for a doctoral researcher is €3,143/month, with the salary increasing as the research and studies progress." Applications close on 30 October 2026. It is open at postdoctoral level.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Economics & Finance. 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
- Master’s degree in a relevant field such as real estate economics, construction economics, business administration and management, building technology, quantity surveying or property management with excellent study success.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills in English. Skills in Finnish are seen as an asset.
- The starting salary for a doctoral researcher is €3,143/month, with the salary increasing as the research and studies progress.
Should you apply?
This is a Postdoctoral-level opportunity working in Economics & Finance. With 9 days left, only applicants with documents already prepared should start now. Expect to prepare 2 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Postdoctoral.
- Study area: Economics & Finance.
- 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
- Transcript of the study records
- Recommendation letters if possible
Application process
- After reading the application instructions you may contact the Doctoral education services of the Doctoral programme you are interested in for more information.
Application checklist
- 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
How much does Doctoral Researcher in Real Estate Economics pay?
Aalto University states: "The starting salary for a doctoral researcher is €3,143/month, with the salary increasing as the research and studies progress."
What level of study is it for?
It is for Postdoctoral level researchers at Aalto University in Finland.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on 30 Oct 2026. That is 9 days from now.
Where do I apply?
Directly with Aalto University, through the official application page linked from this record.
What documents are required?
The official page lists 2 items: Transcript of the study records, Recommendation letters if possible.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from Aalto University's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 20 Oct 2026 · Verified 2 h ago
Timeline context
- Closes in 9 days (Friday 30 October 2026).
About Aalto University
Aalto University is based in Finland and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.