Applications for HiLIFE Research Trainee Scholarships 2027

APPLY FOR HILIFE RESEARCH TRAINEE SCHOLARSHIP

Do you dream of working one day as a scientist? Wait no longer!

HiLIFE Research Trainee Scholarships provide exciting opportunities to follow your scientific curiosity.

Read the full description of HiLIFE Research Trainee Scholarships at University of Helsinki Studies-site: https://studies.helsinki.fi/instructions/article/hilife-research-trainee-scholarships.

The application period ends on Friday 23.10.2026 by 23.59 EET. Please make sure you submit the completed form on time.

The online application can be saved as a draft. If you wish to interrupt filling in the form and continue later, scroll to the bottom, check the box and provide an email address to receive a link to your incomplete application. Note that when you wish to submit the final version, do not check the box for partial submission anymore. In case multiple applications are received from one applicant, the last full submission is considered. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

More information on the HiLIFE Research Trainee Scholarships can be requested from hilife-edu@helsinki.fi.

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Personal data

Student number

Last name

First name(s)

Telephone number

E-mail address

Repeat e-mail address for verification

Additional e-mail address

Date of birth (dd.mm.yyyy)

Gender

Which pronouns would you like to be used when referring to you?

Nationality

Data concerning current studies at the University of Helsinki

I confirm that I am enrolled at the University of Helsinki

Which faculty are you affiliated in?

If you selected other, please specify

In which study programme are you enrolled in?

Primary field of study

Start date of your study right (primary field of study)

End date of your study right (primary field of study)

Level of studies

Total number of credits (completed) ?

Credits per year on average (completed)

Total number of credits in your major subject (completed)

Total number of credits in your minor subject (completed)

Average grade of courses completed at UH ?

Number of higher education study years prior to the internship

Data concerning the internship

Which type of scholarship are you applying for?

For internships at the University of Helsinki

I will use this internship to

I am able to fit the internship to my studies as

If you selected other, please specify

I have already received or will receive another grant/salary for working at a UH lab

Yes

Maybe, I am planning to apply / currently waiting for decision

Please elaborate if you selected yes or maybe to the previous question (the kind of support received, duration, grant/salary issuer)

Internship starting date (tentative)

Internship ending date (tentative)

If you have research group(s) already in mind, feel free to share those here (not binding)

Please select an option reflecting the status of your degree

The scholarship can be granted with the condition that it will not delay your studies. If your studies have been delayed prior to the scholarship, please elaborate the reason(s) here (e.g. maternity leave, military service)

Employment status with UH

Feel free to elaborate your employment status with UH further. Note that you can have only one active employment contract at a time.

For internships abroad

I will use this internship to

I am able to fit the internship to my studies as

If you selected other, please specify

Country of the host institution (other than Switzerland)

Name of the host institution

Internship starting date (tentative)

Internship ending date (tentative)

MANDATORY: Upload here the invitation letter from the PI of the agreed host research group ?

Co-supervisor from UH (if already known)

I have already received or will receive another grant/salary for working at a lab within UH, other Finnish institutions or abroad

Yes

Maybe, I am planning to apply / currently waiting for decision

Please elaborate if you selected yes or maybe to the previous question (the kind of support received, duration, grant/salary issuer)

Employment status with UH

Feel free to elaborate your employment status with UH further. Note that you can have only one active employment contract at a time.

Please select an option reflecting the status of your degree

I am aware and agree to purchasing a Health Insurance for the duration of my internship.

Other information

If you need any special arrangements, please indicate them here if applicable.

Submitting application documentation

Please submit the following documentation in PDF format:

1. CV (max. 1 page)

2. Motivation letter (max. 1 page) where you are expected to describe your motivation to do research and how the internship would benefit your future career. Also, tell us about the research topic that particularly interests you and define an outstanding question in that field. Finally, elaborate on your previous research experience (if any) and practical skills acquired.

Note that a transcript of records may be requested from selected applicants.

Motivation letter

Partial submission

I wish to save the form and continue later by using the link that will be sent into the email address I gave

Email address

Applications for HiLIFE Research Trainee Scholarships 2027

Personal data

Data concerning current studies at the University of Helsinki

Data concerning the internship

For internships at the University of Helsinki

For internships abroad

Other information

Submitting application documentation

Partial submission

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