HIP NEWS, 27 April 2020

HIP NEWS, 27 April 2020  

 

HIP SEMINAR VIA ZOOM

Tuesday 28 April 2020 at 10.15 using Zoom

Eemeli Annala (Helsinki)

Neutron stars and quark matter

The link to the seminar is
https://helsinki.zoom.us/j/68661085589

More details on https://www.hip.fi/seminars/

 

PHD-STUDENT POSITION IN JYVÄSKYLÄ

Department of Physics at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, has opened a PhD-student position on ALICE physics. The deadline for applications is 15th May 2020. Application and all attachments should be submitted through an electronic system provided by the University. Details can be found in

https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?did=5600&jc=12&id=00008990&lang=fi&fbclid=IwAR1L5wnfyHuq-MH10W4LVICKr9ZJL_9Yxo_Jztoomp0Dc0YxueFbk8ACkuk

 

Further info:

Dr. Sami Räsänen

sami.s.rasanen [at] jyu.fi

 

Survey for researchers about the digital resources and services of the National Library

Have you ever used the digital resource materials of the National Library of Finland or wondered how to use them?

If  yes, now is the chance to take part in a survey to develop researcher service concept called Mining Lab (Louhos).

The survey has 20 questions and takes about 10 to 15 minutes. None of the questions are obligatory. The survey is open until 15th May 2020. You can find the survey here: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/B0DC00FCDDFB44F4

The respondents have an opportunity to participate in a raffle in order to win a museum card or  publications of the National Library.

More details on https://www.kansalliskirjasto.fi/en/news/survey-for-researchers-about-the-digital-resources-and-services-of-the-national-library

 

Iris.ai: workshops and COVID-19 Open Research Dataset

All workshops and webinars are free of charge for UH researchers and students. Helsinki University Library provides premium level access to Iris.ai.

Workshops (basic)

Discover Iris.ai – an artificial intelligence that takes your research question or paper and helps you to discover other research like it, across any discipline:

  • A basic Iris.ai Workshops for Science Enthusiasts, Researchers & Students second Thursday of every month starting at April, sign up here.

Iris.ai vs COVID-19: a free offer to researchers and citizen scientists during the pandemic

More details on https://iris.ai/announcements/irisai-vs-covid19/

More details on flamma https://flamma.helsinki.fi/fi/group/ajankohtaista/uutinen/-/uutinen/irisai–workshopit–pandemiatutkimuksen-webinaari-74-seka-covid-19-open-reserach-dataset/10715439

 

(In Finnish) Verkkotapahtuma: Avoimen tieteen kevätpäivät 2020

Keskiviikko 13.5.2020 klo 9.00 – 15.00

Avoimen tieteen kevätpäivät tänä vuonna verkkotapahtumana.

Tilaisuuden yhteisien osuuksien osallistumislinkki:  https://zoom.us/j/531700521

Lisätietoja ja ohjelma https://avointiede.fi/fi/tapahtumat/avoimen-tieteen-kevatpaivat-2020

 

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation

Donations and scholarships are available for application on a continuous basis.

http://www.jaes.fi/en/avustusten-haku/

 

Finnish Academy of Science and Letters: Mathematics Fund.

There are no fixed dates for applying to the Mathematics Fund. Applications should be sent to the chairman of the trustees, Olli Martio (olli.martio [at] helsinki.fi).

https://www.acadsci.fi/en/scholarships-and-prizes/scholarships/mathematics-fund.html

(In Finnish) Marjatta ja Eino Kollin Säätiö

Säätiön tehtävänä on tukea tieteellistä sekä soveltavaa tutkimusta ja kehitystyötä myöntämällä apurahoja hankkeiden toteuttajille. Säätiö tarjoaa mahdollisuuksia yksittäisille tutkijoille ja kehittäjille sekä tutkimus-/ kehittäjäryhmille. Haasteena on ruokkia nimenomaan sellaista kehitystä, jolla olisi elinympäristömme kannalta positiivista vaikutusta pitkällä tähtäimellä. Apurahojen hakuaika on jatkuva.

https://www.kollinsaatio.com/

 

(På svenska) Svenska tekniska vetenskapsakademien i Finland (STV)

Stipendier till stöd för vetenskapen

Akademien utdelar stipendier för verksamhet vars syfte sammanfaller med Akademiens. Stipendier kan beviljas enskild sökande med avlagd akademisk slutexamen. Stipendier kan sökas kontinuerligt under året och beslut görs kvartalsvis.

https://www.stvif.fi/forskarstipendier/

 

Otto A. Malm Foundation

In 2020, a total sum of 800 000 euros will be granted for scientific research. Applicants should have at least a Master’s degree or other academic degree on a corresponding level.

The application period begins on 1st April and ends 30th April, 2020.

http://www.ottomalm.fi/

 

HIP NEWS, 20 April 2020

HIP NEWS, 20 April 2020  

New HIP web pages launched

New HIP web pages have been launched: www.hip.fi.

Go check them out! All feedback is welcome.

Kumpula Physics Colloquium online, Friday 24.04.2020

The first online Kumpula Physics Colloquium will take place on Friday 24.04.2020 at 14:15 on the following University Zoom meeting https://helsinki.zoom.us/j/67285788599. Our speaker is Hanna Vehkamäki, who is Professor in Computational Aerosol Physics here in Helsinki. Hanna will tell us about aerosol particles in the atmosphere, and her work on understanding their formation, an important topic for climate modelling and an interesting area of physics. The title of her talk is “Molecular cluster formation in the atmosphere”. The talk will last about 30 minutes, after which there will be time for questions. For more information please visit: http://blogs.helsinki.fi/physics-colloquium/

HIP SEMINAR VIA ZOOM

Tuesday 28 April 2020 at 10.15 using Zoom

Eemeli Annala (Helsinki)

Neutron stars and quark matter

The link to the seminar is
https://helsinki.zoom.us/j/68661085589

More details on https://www.hip.fi/seminars/

(In Finnish) Utelias mieli -podcast

Mistä tieteenalasi kysymyksestä pitäisi puhua enemmän? Utelias mieli on yleistajuinen tiedepodcast kaikille maailmaan uteliaasti suhtautuville.

Kuuntele ja tilaa #UteliasMieli-podcast:

PHD-STUDENT POSITION IN JYVÄSKYLÄ

Department of Physics at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, has opened a PhD-student position on ALICE physics. The deadline for applications is 15th May 2020. Application and all attachments should be submitted through an electronic system provided by the University. Details can be found in

Further info:

Dr. Sami Räsänen

sami.s.rasanen [at] jyu.fi

Survey for researchers about the digital resources and services of the National Library

Have you ever used the digital resource materials of the National Library of Finland or wondered how to use them?

If  yes, now is the chance to take part in a survey to develop researcher service concept called Mining Lab (Louhos).

The survey has 20 questions and takes about 10 to 15 minutes. None of the questions are obligatory. The survey is open until 15th May 2020. You can find the survey here: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/B0DC00FCDDFB44F4

The respondents have an opportunity to participate in a raffle in order to win a museum card or  publications of the National Library.

More details on https://www.kansalliskirjasto.fi/en/news/survey-for-researchers-about-the-digital-resources-and-services-of-the-national-library

Iris.ai: workshops and COVID-19 Open Research Dataset

All workshops and webinars are free of charge for UH researchers and students. Helsinki University Library provides premium level access to Iris.ai.

Workshops (basic)

Discover Iris.ai – an artificial intelligence that takes your research question or paper and helps you to discover other research like it, across any discipline:

  • A basic Iris.ai Workshops for Science Enthusiasts, Researchers & Students second Thursday of every month starting at April, sign up here.

Iris.ai vs COVID-19: a free offer to researchers and citizen scientists during the pandemic

More details on https://iris.ai/announcements/irisai-vs-covid19/

More details on flamma https://flamma.helsinki.fi/fi/group/ajankohtaista/uutinen/-/uutinen/irisai–workshopit–pandemiatutkimuksen-webinaari-74-seka-covid-19-open-reserach-dataset/10715439

(In Finnish) Verkkotapahtuma: Avoimen tieteen kevätpäivät 2020

Keskiviikko 13.5.2020 klo 9.00 – 15.00

Avoimen tieteen kevätpäivät tänä vuonna verkkotapahtumana.

Tilaisuuden yhteisien osuuksien osallistumislinkki:  https://zoom.us/j/531700521

Lisätietoja ja ohjelma https://avointiede.fi/fi/tapahtumat/avoimen-tieteen-kevatpaivat-2020

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation

Donations and scholarships are available for application on a continuous basis.

Finnish Academy of Science and Letters: Mathematics Fund.

There are no fixed dates for applying to the Mathematics Fund. Applications should be sent to the chairman of the trustees, Olli Martio (olli.martio@helsinki.fi).

(In Finnish) Marjatta ja Eino Kollin Säätiö

Säätiön tehtävänä on tukea tieteellistä sekä soveltavaa tutkimusta ja kehitystyötä myöntämällä apurahoja hankkeiden toteuttajille. Säätiö tarjoaa mahdollisuuksia yksittäisille tutkijoille ja kehittäjille sekä tutkimus-/ kehittäjäryhmille. Haasteena on ruokkia nimenomaan sellaista kehitystä, jolla olisi elinympäristömme kannalta positiivista vaikutusta pitkällä tähtäimellä. Apurahojen hakuaika on jatkuva.

(På svenska) Svenska tekniska vetenskapsakademien i Finland (STV)

Stipendier till stöd för vetenskapen

Akademien utdelar stipendier för verksamhet vars syfte sammanfaller med Akademiens. Stipendier kan beviljas enskild sökande med avlagd akademisk slutexamen. Stipendier kan sökas kontinuerligt under året och beslut görs kvartalsvis.

Otto A. Malm Foundation

In 2020, a total sum of 800 000 euros will be granted for scientific research. Applicants should have at least a Master’s degree or other academic degree on a corresponding level.

The application period begins on 1st April and ends 30th April, 2020.

HIP NEWS, 14  April 2020  

HIP NEWS, 14  April 2020  

 

PHD-STUDENT POSITION IN JYVÄSKYLÄ

Department of Physics at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, has opened a PhD-student position on ALICE physics. The deadline for applications is 15th May 2020. Application and all attachments should be submitted through an electronic system provided by the University. Details can be found in

https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?did=5600&jc=12&id=00008990&lang=fi&fbclid=IwAR1L5wnfyHuq-MH10W4LVICKr9ZJL_9Yxo_Jztoomp0Dc0YxueFbk8ACkuk

 

Further info:

Dr. Sami Räsänen

sami.s.rasanen [at] jyu.fi

 

LIBRARY SERVICES AT THE EXCEPTIONAL SITUATION CAUSED BY CORONA VIRUS

Kumpula Campus library is closed until May 13, 2020. Read instructions as how to access printed texbooks and other services: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-university-library/follow-the-news/library-services-at-the-exceptional-situation-caused-by-corona-virus

Note that many international scientific publishers (e.g. Cambridge UP, Elsevier, MIT Press, World Scientific) provide additional access to their licensed content during the corona virus pandemic. https://www.helsinki.fi/en/news/helsinki-university-library/publishers-provide-additional-access-to-content-during-corona-crisis

 

Iris.ai: workshops and COVID-19 Open Research Dataset

All workshops and webinars are free of charge for UH researchers and students. Helsinki University Library provides premium level access to Iris.ai.

 

Workshops (basic)

Discover Iris.ai – an artificial intelligence that takes your research question or paper and helps you to discover other research like it, across any discipline:

  • A basic Iris.ai Workshops for Science Enthusiasts, Researchers & Students second Thursday of every month starting at April, sign up here.

 

Iris.ai vs COVID-19: a free offer to researchers and citizen scientists during the pandemic

More details on https://iris.ai/announcements/irisai-vs-covid19/

 

More details on flamma https://flamma.helsinki.fi/fi/group/ajankohtaista/uutinen/-/uutinen/irisai–workshopit–pandemiatutkimuksen-webinaari-74-seka-covid-19-open-reserach-dataset/10715439

 

Lisätietoja flammasta https://flamma.helsinki.fi/fi/group/ajankohtaista/uutinen/-/uutinen/webinaari-tutkijoille-koulutusta-vaikuttajaviestinn%C3%A4st%C3%A4/9799039

 

(In Finnish) Verkkotapahtuma: Avoimen tieteen kevätpäivät 2020

Keskiviikko 13.5.2020 klo 9.00 – 15.00

Avoimen tieteen kevätpäivät tänä vuonna verkkotapahtumana.

Tilaisuuden yhteisien osuuksien osallistumislinkki:  https://zoom.us/j/531700521

Lisätietoja ja ohjelma https://avointiede.fi/fi/tapahtumat/avoimen-tieteen-kevatpaivat-2020

 

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation

Donations and scholarships are available for application on a continuous basis.

http://www.jaes.fi/en/avustusten-haku/

 

Finnish Academy of Science and Letters: Mathematics Fund.

There are no fixed dates for applying to the Mathematics Fund. Applications should be sent to the chairman of the trustees, Olli Martio (olli.martio[at] helsinki.fi).

https://www.acadsci.fi/en/scholarships-and-prizes/scholarships/mathematics-fund.html

 

(In Finnish) Marjatta ja Eino Kollin Säätiö

Säätiön tehtävänä on tukea tieteellistä sekä soveltavaa tutkimusta ja kehitystyötä myöntämällä apurahoja hankkeiden toteuttajille. Säätiö tarjoaa mahdollisuuksia yksittäisille tutkijoille ja kehittäjille sekä tutkimus-/ kehittäjäryhmille. Haasteena on ruokkia nimenomaan sellaista kehitystä, jolla olisi elinympäristömme kannalta positiivista vaikutusta pitkällä tähtäimellä. Apurahojen hakuaika on jatkuva.

https://www.kollinsaatio.com/

(På svenska) Svenska tekniska vetenskapsakademien i Finland (STV)

Stipendier till stöd för vetenskapen

Akademien utdelar stipendier för verksamhet vars syfte sammanfaller med Akademiens. Stipendier kan beviljas enskild sökande med avlagd akademisk slutexamen. Stipendier kan sökas kontinuerligt under året och beslut görs kvartalsvis.

https://www.stvif.fi/forskarstipendier/

 

Sigrid Jusélius Foundation / Fellowship and Senior Fellowship

Promoting Finnish and international medical research.

Fellowship grants are designed for postdoctoral researchers taking part in medical research projects abroad (1–2 years). Fellowship grants cannot be awarded to researchers who already work abroad.

Senior Fellowship grants are designed for senior researchers wishing to take part in medical research projects abroad (6–12 months).

The spring 2020 application period runs from 16 March until 16 April.

https://sigridjuselius.fi/en/fellowship/

https://sigridjuselius.fi/en/senior-fellowship/

 

Fortum foundation

The Foundation’s purpose is to support research, education and development in natural, technical and economical sciences within the energy industry. Scholarships spanning more than one year may also be given for clearly defined purposes as a fixed sum commitment.

The application period is 1.-17.4.2020.

http://fortuminsaatio.fi/en/scholarships/

 

Otto A. Malm Foundation

In 2020, a total sum of 800 000 euros will be granted for scientific research. Applicants should have at least a Master’s degree or other academic degree on a corresponding level.

The application period begins on 1st April and ends 30th April, 2020.

http://www.ottomalm.fi/

 

HIP NEWS, 6 April 2020  

 

HIP NEWS, 6 April 2020  

 

(In Finnish) Verkkotapahtuma: Avoimen tieteen kevätpäivät 2020

Keskiviikko 13.5.2020 klo 9.00 – 15.00

Avoimen tieteen kevätpäivät tänä vuonna verkkotapahtumana.

Tilaisuuden yhteisien osuuksien osallistumislinkki:  https://zoom.us/j/531700521

Lisätietoja ja ohjelma https://avointiede.fi/fi/tapahtumat/avoimen-tieteen-kevatpaivat-2020

 

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation

Donations and scholarships are available for application on a continuous basis.

http://www.jaes.fi/en/avustusten-haku/

 

Finnish Academy of Science and Letters: Mathematics Fund.

There are no fixed dates for applying to the Mathematics Fund. Applications should be sent to the chairman of the trustees, Olli Martio (olli.martio@helsinki.fi).

https://www.acadsci.fi/en/scholarships-and-prizes/scholarships/mathematics-fund.html

 

(In Finnish) Marjatta ja Eino Kollin Säätiö

Säätiön tehtävänä on tukea tieteellistä sekä soveltavaa tutkimusta ja kehitystyötä myöntämällä apurahoja hankkeiden toteuttajille. Säätiö tarjoaa mahdollisuuksia yksittäisille tutkijoille ja kehittäjille sekä tutkimus-/ kehittäjäryhmille. Haasteena on ruokkia nimenomaan sellaista kehitystä, jolla olisi elinympäristömme kannalta positiivista vaikutusta pitkällä tähtäimellä. Apurahojen hakuaika on jatkuva.

https://www.kollinsaatio.com/

 

(På svenska) Svenska tekniska vetenskapsakademien i Finland (STV)

Stipendier till stöd för vetenskapen

Akademien utdelar stipendier för verksamhet vars syfte sammanfaller med Akademiens. Stipendier kan beviljas enskild sökande med avlagd akademisk slutexamen. Stipendier kan sökas kontinuerligt under året och beslut görs kvartalsvis.

https://www.stvif.fi/forskarstipendier/

 

Sigrid Jusélius Foundation / Fellowship and Senior Fellowship

Promoting Finnish and international medical research.

Fellowship grants are designed for postdoctoral researchers taking part in medical research projects abroad (1–2 years). Fellowship grants cannot be awarded to researchers who already work abroad.

Senior Fellowship grants are designed for senior researchers wishing to take part in medical research projects abroad (6–12 months).

The spring 2020 application period runs from 16 March until 16 April.

https://sigridjuselius.fi/en/fellowship/

https://sigridjuselius.fi/en/senior-fellowship/

 

Fortum foundation

The Foundation’s purpose is to support research, education and development in natural, technical and economical sciences within the energy industry. Scholarships spanning more than one year may also be given for clearly defined purposes as a fixed sum commitment.

The application period is 1.-17.4.2020.

http://fortuminsaatio.fi/en/scholarships/

 

Otto A. Malm Foundation

In 2020, a total sum of 800 000 euros will be granted for scientific research. Applicants should have at least a Master’s degree or other academic degree on a corresponding level.

The application period begins on 1st April and ends 30th April, 2020.

http://www.ottomalm.fi/