Visiting Fellow

The University of Jyväskylä (JYU), Finland, invites applications for the JYU Visiting Fellow Programme 2027. The programme supports researchers with a doctoral degree, who are from outside Finland, to visit JYU for one month (30 calendar days) or two months in 2027. The visiting period may start earliest in January 2027 and should end latest on 31 December 2027. The Visiting Fellow grant must be used during the year 2027 and it cannot be postponed to subsequent years. JYU Visiting Fellow grants will not be awarded for virtual visits. The aim of the JYU Visiting Fellow Programme is to support high-quality research, strengthen University’s global engagement and strategic collaboration with international partners as well as increase the impact of the research conducted at JYU. The main emphasis of the programme is in research collaboration, but the Visiting Fellows may also participate in some educational activities at JYU. Who can apply The JYU Visiting Fellow Programme is intended for researchers with a doctoral degree awarded before the start of the visit, whose place of residence and affiliation are outside Finland and will be hosted by one or more researchers in one or more faculties, departments or independent institutes at JYU. The applicant should have an excellent track record in conducting and publishing scientific research and establishing international networks, as well as to have an excellent command of English. Before applying, the applicant is expected to contact a potential host at one of the JYU’s units for both to commit to collaboration and define joint research themes. An invitation letter from the JYU host is required for the application. During the visit, the Visiting Fellow carries out research relevant to the host unit’s research. The collaboration with the host may be, for example: - Research in the context of a joint project, including the preparation of research articles and papers - Research conducted at a laboratory, in the field or utilizing research data or other infrastructure of the host at JYU - Preparation of future research plans and funding applications What the JYU Visiting Fellow Programme offers The funding is awarded in the form of a grant, not as a salary and therefore the Visiting Fellows will not be employed by the University of Jyväskylä. The amount of the grant is 4.000 euros/month and is paid directly into the Visiting Fellow’s personal bank account. A Visiting Fellow grant may be awarded for a period of one month (30 calendar days) or two months. A two-month visit may be split into two separate periods, if necessary. The grant is intended to cover costs related to the visit at JYU such as travel expenses to and from Jyväskylä and accommodation expenses in the University’s guest apartments or in a flat from the open housing market. Thus, travel and accommodation costs are not reimbursed separately. How to apply To apply, complete the online application form and submit it along with the required attachments by 14 August 2026 at 23.59 (Finnish time). Obligatory attachments: - Curriculum Vitae - Invitation letter from your JYU host - Brief research plan (2 to 3 pages) - Complete list of publications