Funding & benefits
Document and communicate research progress through high-quality technical reports, scientific publications, and conference presentations.
Present research progress and findings at academic and industry conferences, workshops, and project meetings, addressing both technical and non-technical audiences.
“Approximate gross salary: The salary for a Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University is 3143 EUR per month, which will be adjusted according to the eligible allowances based on MSCA funding.”
Eligible programmes & fields
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About this opportunity
Trial period: 6 months Target degree: Doctoral degree from Aalto University, Finland Approximate gross salary: The salary for a Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University is 3143 EUR per month, which will be adjusted according to the eligible allowances based on MSCA funding. The family allowance will be clarified with the selected candidate once their situation is defined.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Arts, Design & Architecture. 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 Aerospace Engineering, Space Technology, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Carry out literature reviews, requirement analyses, and theoretical studies on tether mechanics, deployment systems, and in-orbit monitoring approaches.
- Document and communicate research progress through high-quality technical reports, scientific publications, and conference presentations.
- Carry out literature reviews, requirements analysis, and conceptual studies based on lessons learned from previous E-sail missions (ESTCube-1, ESTCube-2, Foresail-1p) to define the design framework for next-generation E-sail payloads.
- Document and communicate research results in professional written English through technical reports, design documentation, and peer-reviewed scientific publications.
- Present research progress and findings at academic and industry conferences, workshops, and project meetings, addressing both technical and non-technical audiences.
- The applicant must be a doctoral candidate (i.e. not already in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment). The researcher to be recruited can be of any nationality.
- If you are chosen for this position, you will apply for the study right in doctoral studies at Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering. Thus, please see the student information and admission criteria at https://www.aalto.fi/en/study-options/aalto-doctoral-programme-in-electrical-engineering.
- Copies of the bachelor's and master's degree certificates including transcripts. For degrees completed in European universities, include also the Diploma Supplement. If the original documents are in a language other than English, include also translations into English. Finnish and Swedish certificates are also accepted.
- IELTS: minimum 6.5
- TOEFL: minimum 92
- The researcher to be recruited can be of any nationality.
- Publications required.
“The applicant must be a doctoral candidate (i.e.”
Should you apply?
It suits PhD / Doctoral applicants working in Arts, Design & Architecture. The decisive requirement, in Aalto University's words, is: "The applicant must be a doctoral candidate (i.e." Expect to prepare 3 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: Arts, Design & Architecture.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: The researcher to be recruited can be of any nationality..
- English-language requirement: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 92.
- Study destination: Finland.
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- 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
- Copies of the bachelor's and master's degree certificates including transcripts. For degrees completed in European universities, include also the Diploma Supplement. If the original documents are in a language other than English, include also translations into English. Finnish and Swedish certificates are also accepted.
- Curriculum Vitae/CV
- References: Contact detail(s) of referee(s) included in the CV
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
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Complete the verified supervisor requirement before submitting the final application.
- 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 is the value of this award?
Aalto University states: "Approximate gross salary: The salary for a Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University is 3143 EUR per month, which will be adjusted according to the eligible allowances based on MSCA funding."
Am I eligible for this award?
In Aalto University's own words: "The applicant must be a doctoral candidate (i.e."
Which nationalities are eligible?
The eligibility record states: The researcher to be recruited can be of any nationality.
Is this for Master's, PhD or postdoctoral applicants?
It is for PhD / Doctoral level applicants at Aalto University in Finland.
Is an English test required?
IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 92.
Is this award still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 20 October 2026). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
Where do I apply?
Directly with Aalto University, through the official application page linked from this record.
Do I need a supervisor before applying?
Yes. The application record indicates a supervisor must be secured before or as part of the application.
What do I need to submit?
The official page lists 3 items: Copies of the bachelor's and master's degree certificates including transcripts. For degrees completed in European universities, include also the Diploma Supplement. If the original documents are in a language other than English, include also translations into English. Finnish and Swedish certificates are also accepted, Curriculum Vitae/CV, References: Contact detail(s) of referee(s) included in the CV.
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Official sources last checked: 20 Oct 2026 · Verified 2 h ago
About Aalto University
Aalto University is based in Finland and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.