HIP NEWS, 28 September 2026
OPEN POSITION
Helsinki Institute of Physics invites applications to the post of
DIRECTOR
to a fixed term position for 5 years starting 1.2.2027 or as agreed.
Application period closes 5 October 2026.
For more information on the post and how to apply, see:
HIP SEMINAR
Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom
Pranjal Tambe (Pune)
“Transport Properties in Neutron Star Mergers: Impact of Finite Temperature and Strong Magnetic Fields”
Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/
COSMOLOGY SEMINAR
Thursday 1 October 2026 at 14.15 in A315 and using Zoom
Anish Ghoshal (University of Sussex), (On-site)
“Cosmological Collider and Higgs: Primordial Non-gaussianity & Gravitational Waves”
Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/
ASTROPHYSICS SEMINAR
Friday 2 October 2026 at 10:15 – 11:15, in A 315 (Physicum) and using Zoom
Derek McKay (Aalto University)
TBA
Abstract: https://wiki.helsinki.fi/xwiki/bin/view/Astrophysics/Astrophysics%20seminar
HIP SEMINAR
Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom
Paul Hoyer (Helsinki)
“Basics of bound states in field theory”
Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/
COSMOLOGY SEMINAR
Thursday 8 October 2026 at 14.15 in A315 and using Zoom
Enrico Perboni (DESY), (On-site)
TBA
Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/
ASTROPHYSICS SEMINAR
Friday 9 October 2026 at 10:15 – 11:15, in A 315 (Physicum) and using Zoom
Job Vorster (University of Helsinki)
TBA
Abstract: https://wiki.helsinki.fi/xwiki/bin/view/Astrophysics/Astrophysics%20seminar
FINLAND – LATIN AMERICA ALUMNI NETWORK LAUNCH
We are launching something new — the first joint Finnish Alumni & Friends Network for Latin America — and we would like you to be part of it. We warmly welcome both alumni and friends of the Finnish universities to join this network and the upcoming event.
Four Finnish universities (Aalto University, University of Eastern Finland, University of Helsinki and University of Oulu) have joined forces with the Team Finland Knowledge network to build lasting connections between our alumni and friends across Latin America.
The event language is English. The Zoom link will be sent to registered participants.
Please note that the event starts at 11 am Sao Paulo time (so at 5 pm Finnish time).
You are welcome to read more about the event programme and speakers through this link: https://lyyti.events/p/Finland__Latin_America_Alumni_Network_launch_3243.
The deadline for registration is October 6, 2026.
The University of Helsinki events calendar https://tapahtumat.helsinki.fi/en-FI/page/6a9e816180aad500079c62ca
FRENCH-FINNISH MAUPERTUIS CALL FOR PROJECTS 2027
Interested in carrying out a mobility and research project between France and Finland? Apply for the Maupertuis Program by September 30, 2026!
The French Institute in Finland, the French Ministry of Research and the Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters launch a joint call for projects to initiate and strengthen bilateral cooperation in science, innovation and higher education.
How to apply and more information can be found on https://www.france.fi/en/right-now/french-finnish-maupertuis-call-for-projects-2027/#/
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation
The Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation accepts grant applications every day of the year. There are no separate application times.
https://jaes.fi/en/applying-for-donation-2/
Finnish Academy of Science and Letters: Mathematics Fund
There are no fixed dates for applying to the Mathematics Fund. There are no fixed dates for applying to the Mathematics Fund. Applications should be sent to the chairman of the trustees, Tuomo Kuusi (tuomo.kuusi [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.
(På svenska) Svenska tekniska vetenskapsakademien i Finland (STV)
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.
Stipendier till stöd för vetenskapen
Stipendier i första hand för kortare forskningsvistelser
https://www.stvif.fi/forskarstipendier/
Inter-Country Travel Grant
Invite U.S. Fulbright scholars, teachers, professionals and advanced PhD students to Finland. Fulbrighters need to be on their Fulbright grant period during the Inter-Country visit (a maximum of 1-week visit).
Please note that the application needs to be sent to the Fulbright Finland Foundation six weeks before the planned visit.
Application period: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
https://www.fulbright.fi/fi/node/577#forinstitutions
(In Finnish) TSV (Tieteellisten seurain valtuuskunta)
TSV välittää tieteellisille seuroille opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriöltä saatavan valtionavustuksen julkaisutoimintaan ja kansainväliseen toimintaan. Tukea voidaan myöntää myös Suomessa toimivien yleistieteellisten seurojen ja tiedepoliittisten yhdistysten korkeatasoisen julkaisutoiminnan kuluihin. Tuki myönnetään vuodeksi kerrallaan.
TSV:n jäsenyys ei ole ehto avustusten hakemiselle.
Vuoden 2027 avustuksia haetaan 1.-30.9.2026 verkkolomakkeella, johon kirjaudutaan seurakohtaisen käyttäjätilin tunnuksilla.
https://www.tsv.fi/fi/avustukset/julkaisutoiminta-ja-kansainvalinen-toiminta
The Federation of Finnish Learned Societies (TSV)
The Federation of Finnish Learned Societies (TSV) facilitates the state subsidies for publication activities and international activities from the Ministry of Education and Culture to scientific societies. Subsides can also be granted to general scientific societies and science policy associations active in Finland for their high-quality publication activities expenses. The subsidies is granted for one year at a time.
Membership in TSV is not a requirement for applying grants.
Applications for the year 2027 are to be submitted between 1-30 September 2026 via an online form, which is accessed using the society’s user account password.
https://www.tsv.fi/en/grants/publishing-and-international-activities-scientific-societies
