Support for researchers and their families
Planning your move to Finland? Start with our Guide for International Researchers and Families in Finland, which offers an introduction to living and working in Finland, including information and resources for accompanying partners and family members.
Planning a research stay elsewhere in Europe? Search jobs and funding opportunities across Europe and explore country portals.
The sections below provide practical information and resources to support researchers and their families before, during and after a research stay in Finland. If you need personal guidance, EURAXESS Service Centres in Finland are available to help you with practical questions related to researcher mobility and relocation.
Researchers moving elsewhere in Europe can also access support through the wider EURAXESS network and EURAXESS Service Centres across Europe.
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Getting started in Finland
Finland is known for its beautiful landscapes, high quality of life, and strong emphasis on education and social welfare. If you are thinking of moving to Finland, there are several topics you might want to consider, and the local EURAXESS Service Centres are here to help you with a range of issues including visa requirements, taxation and social security.
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Working as a researcher in Finland
Working as a researcher in Finland can be a highly rewarding experience. Finland has a strong reputation for research and innovation, with world-class universities, research institutes, and a supportive environment for academic and industrial research. The EURAXESS Service Centres provide information, guidance and advice to researchers as they relocate to Finland.
Together, EURAXESS universities also organise webinars on topics such as Finnish work culture, well-being and working life for international researchers who have recently started working in Finland. For information about upcoming webinars, please contact your host organisation's HR Services.
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Developing your research career in Finland
Finland offers a wide range of career opportunities for researchers in academia, industry and the public sector. Explore current jobs and funding opportunities in Finland.
Whether you are at the beginning of your research career or looking for your next step, there are resources available to help you explore career options, develop your skills and plan your future. The resources below can help you assess your skills, explore career options and plan your next career steps in Finland and across Europe.
Developed as part of a EURAXESS project, the University of Vaasa's Career development toolkit helps researchers assess their skills, explore career options and plan their professional development both within and beyond academia.
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Preparing to leave Finland
Researcher mobility can support career development and open up new research opportunities. Researchers based in Finland can access mobility support and practical information through the wider EURAXESS network and its Service Centres across Europe. Find a Service Centre in your destination country. Search jobs and funding opportunities across Europe. Explore country portals.
When preparing to leave Finland, we encourage you to contact the EURAXESS Service Centre at your current institution, as important practical arrangements may need to be made before your departure from Finland. -
International recruitment resources for EURAXESS Service Centres
The KAVOT project has developed a recruitment model to support universities in recruiting international experts. The KAVOT materials are available to professionals and advisors working at EURAXESS Service Centres through the EURAXESS Extranet Library, which requires a login. The materials are designed especially for HR professionals, supervisors and team members involved in international recruitment.
As the materials were developed by the University of Helsinki, many of the links refer to services available in the Capital Region. Similar services are available throughout Finland, and information about them can be found on InfoFinland. You can also contact your local EURAXESS Service Centre for information on services available in other regions.