Funding & benefits
“Employment contract includes occupational health care; Finland has a comprehensive social security system”
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
Open positions Doctoral Researcher / Master's Thesis Worker - VIcTOR - Virtual Torque Sensing for Maritime Powertrains 12.10.2026 Application closes on 11.11.2026 Unit School of Engineering Job category Students (assisting teaching and research) Doctoral Researchers The School of Engineering drives science and innovation in industrial and built environment technologies
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
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or other relevant field
- Excellent written and oral skills in English
- Finnish language skills are considered a benefit
- Applicants must be able to work full-time and, for doctoral studies, meet the official eligibility requirements of the Aalto Doctoral Programme in Engineering during a trial period of 6 months: aalto.fi/en/study-options/aalto-doctoral-programme-in-engineering
“Applicants must be able to work full-time and, for doctoral studies, meet the official eligibility requirements of the Aalto Doctoral Programme in Engineering during a trial period of 6 months: aalto.fi/en/study-options/aalto-doctoral-programme-in-engineering”
Should you apply?
This is a PhD / Doctoral-level opportunity working in Engineering & Technology. The decisive requirement, in Aalto University's words, is: "Applicants must be able to work full-time and, for doctoral studies, meet the official eligibility requirements of the Aalto Doctoral Programme in Engineering during a trial period of 6 months: aalto.fi/en/study-options/aalto-doctoral-programme-in-engineering." 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: PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: Engineering & Technology.
- 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
- CV including academic merits (max. 3 pages) and contact details of two referees
- Degree certificate(s) and transcript of records with explanation of grading scale
Application process
- If you want to join our community, please submit your application through our recruitment system by November 11th 2026 at 23:59Finnish time (UTC +2).
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 this award pay?
Aalto University states: "Employment contract includes occupational health care; Finland has a comprehensive social security system."
Who can apply?
In Aalto University's own words: "Applicants must be able to work full-time and, for doctoral studies, meet the official eligibility requirements of the Aalto Doctoral Programme in Engineering during a trial period of 6 months: aalto.fi/en/study-options/aalto-doctoral-programme-in-engineering."
What level of study is it for?
It is for PhD / Doctoral level applicants at Aalto University in Finland.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on 11 Nov 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: CV including academic merits (max. 3 pages) and contact details of two referees, Degree certificate(s) and transcript of records with explanation of grading scale.
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
ScholarshipFrontier checks official scholarship, admissions and programme pages and keeps source evidence separate from the public summary.
Official sources last checked: 1 Nov 2026 · Verified 1 h ago
Timeline context
- Closes in 9 days (Wednesday 11 November 2026).
About Aalto University
Aalto University is based in Finland and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.