HIP NEWS, 4 May 2026

Posted on May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 by Tarja Heikkilä

HIP NEWS, 4 May 2026

NEW HIP BLOG

In our latest HIP Blog Henning Kirschenmann writes about the Code of the Universe outdoor exhibition which will travel Finland between 5 May and 16 July and will visit four cities: Tampere, Jyväskylä, Lahti, and Helsinki. The exhibition is connected to the FCC Week conference taking place in Helsinki between 8 and 12 June.

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 14.15 in A315 and using Zoom

Maria Radisch (ETH Zürich), (Onsite)

“Recovering gravitational wave signals in simulated LISA data with non-stationary instrument noises”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

MATERIALS/BIO PHYSICS SEMINAR

Thursday 7 May 2026 at 14.15, Exactum (CK111)

Patrick James

“The influence of low-energy noble gas ion implantation on few-layer MoS2”

Abstract: Few-layer MoS2 was implanted with low energy noble gas ions to study defect creation. Characterization was done using Raman spectroscopy and HAADF-STEM. Results indicate the formation of defects such as nanopores, line defects, and intercalated noble gas ions.

HIP SEMINAR

Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom

Guy Moore (Darmstadt)

“Sphaleron rate in hot QCD”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 14.15 in A315 and using Zoom

Brij Kishor Jashal (Rutherford Appleton Laboratory), (Remote)

TBA

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

MATHEMATICAL-PHYSICS SEMINAR

Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 14:15 in C124 (Exactum) GAFA-Math-Phys joint seminar

Lassi Paunonen (University of Tampere)

TBA

https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/mathematical-physics/seminars-and-workshops

KUMPULA PHYSICS AND HIP COLLOQUIUM MAY 8, 2026

The next Kumpula Physics & HIP colloquium will take place on Friday 8 May at 14:15 in Physicum E204. Our speaker is Andrew L. Miller from ICTP–Asia Pacific, Beijing. The title of the talk is: Can LIGO detect dark matter?

For more information, please visit https://tapahtumat.helsinki.fi/en-FI/page/69a989ea9502cf00070a0fc5 .

Welcome!

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.

https://www.kollinsaatio.com/

(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

The Committee for public information (TJNK) / Public information grants

The Committee for Public Information (TJNK) awards public information grants to individuals or members of working groups (but not to associations or societies) to implement work plans that contribute to public information, mainly as a form of compensation for creative work.

Grants are not awarded for scientific research (including doctoral dissertations/PhD theses), fiction books, translations and textbooks. Grants for translations are awarded by other organisations such as FILI, which is part of the Finnish Literature Society.

The application service opens on 1 May and closes at 4pm on the last working day of May.

https://tjnk.fi/en/public-information-grants

(In Finnish) Tiedonjulkistamisen neuvottelukunta (TJNK) / Tiedonjulkistamisen apurahat

Tiedonjulkistamisen neuvottelukunta (TJNK) myöntää tiedonjulkistamisen kohdeapurahoja yksityisille henkilöille tai työryhmien jäsenille (ei yhteisöille tai yhdistyksille) tiedonjulkistamista palvelevan työsuunnitelman toteuttamiseen.

Tiedonjulkistamisen apurahoilla ei tueta kaunokirjallisia hankkeita, käännöksiä, oppikirjoja tai tieteellistä tutkimusta (väitöskirjat mukaan lukien). Käännöstukia myöntää mm. Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seuran yhteydessä toimiva FILI.

Hakujärjestelmä aukeaa 1.5. ja sulkeutuu toukokuun viimeisenä arkipäivänä klo 16.00.

https://tjnk.fi/fi/apurahat

Jenny and Antti Wihuri foundation

Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation is a Finnish non-profit organization that supports hundreds of projects in the areas of research, art and societal activities every year.

Application period starts 9.5.2026 and application deadline is 31.5.2026.

https://wihurinrahasto.fi/?lang=en

HIP NEWS, 27 April 2026

Posted on April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 by Tarja Heikkilä

HIP NEWS, 27 April 2026

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 14.15 in A315 and using Zoom

Isak Stomberg (IFIC, València), (Onsite)
“Cosmological Gravitational Waves from Phase Transitions and Simulation-Based Inference for LISA”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

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

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

(In Finnish) Marjatta ja Eino Kollin Säätiö

https://www.kollinsaatio.com/

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

Stipendier till stöd för vetenskapen

Stipendier i första hand för kortare forskningsvistelser

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

Inter-Country Travel Grant

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

Otto A. Malm Foundation

The Foundation supports higher education, popular education, institutions for public welfare, and research by awarding grants to individuals, working groups, or organizations. Foreign citizens are also eligible.

In even-numbered years (e.g. 2026, 2028, 2030 etc.) the stipends are granted for scientific research.

Next application time 1.-30.4.2026.

https://en.ottomalm.fi/

The Committee for public information (TJNK) / Public information grants

The application service opens on 1 May and closes at 4pm on the last working day of May.

https://tjnk.fi/en/public-information-grants

(In Finnish) Tiedonjulkistamisen neuvottelukunta (TJNK) / Tiedonjulkistamisen apurahat

Hakujärjestelmä aukeaa 1.5. ja sulkeutuu toukokuun viimeisenä arkipäivänä klo 16.00.

https://tjnk.fi/fi/apurahat

Jenny and Antti Wihuri foundation

Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation is a Finnish non-profit organization that supports hundreds of projects in the areas of research, art and societal activities every year.

Application period starts 9.5.2026 and application deadline is 31.5.2026.

https://wihurinrahasto.fi/?lang=en

HIP NEWS, 20 April 2026

Posted on April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 by Tarja Heikkilä

HIP NEWS, 20 April 2026

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom (Note the unusual date and time)

Antonino Salvino Midiri (University of Geneva)

“Fluid perturbations from expanding bubbles in first-order phase transitions”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Thursday 23 April 2026 at 10.15 in A315 and using Zoom (Note the unusual date and time)

Jyotismita Adhikary (NCBJ, Warsaw), (Onsite)

“Probes of light dark matter in relativistic regime”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

ASTROPHYSICS SEMINAR

Friday 24 April 2026 at 10:15 – 11:15, in A 315 (Physicum) and using Zoom

Fatemeh Abedini (University of Helsinki)

“COSMOS-Web: estimating physical parameters of galaxies using Self-Organizing Maps”

Abstract: https://wiki.helsinki.fi/xwiki/bin/view/Astrophysics/Astrophysics%20seminar

MATERIALS/BIO PHYSICS SEMINAR

Friday 24 April 2026 at 13.15, Exactum (CK107)

Luukas Nikkanen, who will present on the topic

“Reaching precise proton affinities in non-Born–Oppenheimer calculations”

Abstract: The precision of existing electronic basis sets is investigated within the non-Born–Oppenheimer formalism. A simple modification—uncontracting the electronic basis set on the quantum proton—is shown to enhance accuracy and accelerate convergence toward the complete basis set limit. This approach provides greater flexibility in the core region, enabling electrons to better respond to the delocalized proton.

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 14.15 in A315 and using Zoom

Isak Stomberg (IFIC, València), (Onsite)
“Cosmological Gravitational Waves from Phase Transitions and Simulation-Based Inference for LISA”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

KUMPULA PHYSICS AND HIP COLLOQUIUM

Time and venue: Friday 24 April 2026 at 14:15, Room E204 Physicum

Speakers: Elisabetta Micelotta (Nanoform) and Ville Suur-Uski (Supercell)

Title: Careers beyond academia: perspectives from physics-trained professionals

The next colloquium in the Department of Physics and HIP series features two short talks by Elisabetta Micelotta and Ville Suur-Uski, each offering perspectives on career paths beyond academia. The talks will highlight how training in physics translates into industry roles, from scientific research and technology development to data-driven decision-making.

For more information, please visit: https://tapahtumat.helsinki.fi/en-FI/page/69a98d259502cf00070a115a

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

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

(In Finnish) Marjatta ja Eino Kollin Säätiö

https://www.kollinsaatio.com/

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

Stipendier till stöd för vetenskapen

Stipendier i första hand för kortare forskningsvistelser

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

Inter-Country Travel Grant

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

Otto A. Malm Foundation

In even-numbered years (e.g. 2026, 2028, 2030 etc.) the stipends are granted for scientific research.

Next application time 1.-30.4.2026.

https://en.ottomalm.fi/

Fortum and Neste Foundation

The Foundation’s purpose is to support research, education and development in natural, technical and economical sciences within the energy industry.

Grant types: Postgraduate studies (B2), Other personal grants (B3).

The call for applications is in April. The next call for applications is open from 1 April 2026 until 22 April 2026.

https://fortumnestefoundation.fi/en/scholarships/

The Committee for public information (TJNK) / Public information grants

The application service opens on 1 May and closes at 4pm on the last working day of May.

https://tjnk.fi/en/public-information-grants

(In Finnish) Tiedonjulkistamisen neuvottelukunta (TJNK) / Tiedonjulkistamisen apurahat

Hakujärjestelmä aukeaa 1.5. ja sulkeutuu toukokuun viimeisenä arkipäivänä klo 16.00.

https://tjnk.fi/fi/apurahat

Jenny and Antti Wihuri foundation

Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation is a Finnish non-profit organization that supports hundreds of projects in the areas of research, art and societal activities every year.

Application period starts 9.5.2026 and application deadline is 31.5.2026.

https://wihurinrahasto.fi/?lang=en

HIP NEWS, 13 April 2026

Posted on April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 by Tarja Heikkilä

HIP NEWS, 13 April 2026

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 14.15 in A315 and using Zoom

Lionel London (King’s College London), (Onsite)

TBA

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Thursday 16 April 2026 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom (Note the unusual date and time)

Will Barker (Institute of Physics, Prague

“Systematic approaches to new physics in cosmology”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom (Note the unusual date and time)

Antonino Salvino Midiri (University of Geneva)

“Fluid perturbations from expanding bubbles in first-order phase transitions”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

ASTROPHYSICS SEMINAR

Friday 24 April 2026 at 10:15 – 11:15, in A 315 (Physicum) and using Zoom

Fatemeh Abedini (University of Helsinki)

“COSMOS-Web: estimating physical parameters of galaxies using Self-Organizing Maps”

Abstract: https://wiki.helsinki.fi/xwiki/bin/view/Astrophysics/Astrophysics%20seminar

KUMPULA PHYSICS AND HIP COLLOQUIUM

Time and venue: Friday 24 April 2026 at 14:15, Room E204 Physicum

Speakers: Elisabetta Micelotta (Nanoform) and Ville Suur-Uski (Supercell)

Title: Careers beyond academia: perspectives from physics-trained professionals

Welcome!

For more information, please visit: https://tapahtumat.helsinki.fi/en-FI/page/69a98d259502cf00070a115a

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

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

(In Finnish) Marjatta ja Eino Kollin Säätiö

https://www.kollinsaatio.com/

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

Stipendier till stöd för vetenskapen

Stipendier i första hand för kortare forskningsvistelser

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

Inter-Country Travel Grant

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

PoDoCo spring application round

PoDoCo helps Finnish companies to improve their competitiveness in the global markets and employ young PhD’s in the private sector.

PoDoCo spring application round is open from March 1 to April 15, 2026.

https://www.podoco.fi/

Otto A. Malm Foundation

In even-numbered years (e.g. 2026, 2028, 2030 etc.) the stipends are granted for scientific research.

Next application time 1.-30.4.2026.

https://en.ottomalm.fi/

The Sigrid Jusélius Foundation: Fellowship (1–3 years)

Application period 15.03.–15.04.2026 at 23:59.

Fellowship grants are designed for postdoctoral researchers taking part in medical research projects abroad (1–3 years). Fellowship grants cannot be awarded to researchers who already work abroad. Sigrid Jusélius Fellowship-grant holders are expected to return to Finland after their grant period.

https://www.sigridjuselius.fi/en/apurahat/fellowship-1-3-years/

The Sigrid Jusélius Foundation: Senior Fellowship (6–12 months)

Application period 15.03.–15.04.2026 at 23:59.

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

https://www.sigridjuselius.fi/en/apurahat/senior-fellowship-6-12-months/

Fortum and Neste Foundation

The Foundation’s purpose is to support research, education and development in natural, technical and economical sciences within the energy industry.

Grant types: Postgraduate studies (B2), Other personal grants (B3).

The call for applications is in April. The next call for applications is open from 1 April 2026 until 22 April 2026.

https://fortumnestefoundation.fi/en/scholarships/

The Committee for public information (TJNK) / Public information grants

The application service opens on 1 May and closes at 4pm on the last working day of May.

https://tjnk.fi/en/public-information-grants

(In Finnish) Tiedonjulkistamisen neuvottelukunta (TJNK) / Tiedonjulkistamisen apurahat

Hakujärjestelmä aukeaa 1.5. ja sulkeutuu toukokuun viimeisenä arkipäivänä klo 16.00.

https://tjnk.fi/fi/apurahat

Jenny and Antti Wihuri foundation

Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation is a Finnish non-profit organization that supports hundreds of projects in the areas of research, art and societal activities every year.

Application period starts 9.5.2026 and application deadline is 31.5.2026.

https://wihurinrahasto.fi/?lang=en

HIP NEWS, 8 April 2026

Posted on April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 by Tarja Heikkilä

HIP NEWS, 8 April 2026

NEW HIP BLOG

In the latest HIP Blog Jasmiina Ahokas shares insights from a research stay at FAIR accelerator facility in Germany, highlighting hands-on experimental work in a global collaboration. The blog offers a glimpse of everyday life and cutting-edge science at a world-class laboratory.

MATERIALS/BIO PHYSICS SEMINAR

Friday 10 April at 14.15, Exactum (CK111)

Andreas Tirkkonen

“Modeling the effect of additives on glass transition and chain dynamics in PHBV”

Abstract: A promising biodegradable alternative for food-packaging has turned out to be poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate), known as PHBV in short. However, drawbacks also exist, such as a low glass transition temperature (Tg), causing the material to lose beneficial properties when stored at ambient conditions. A solution is to blend PHBV with additive molecules to increase Tg, and molecular dynamics simulations can help when scanning over a large list of additives. The talk will present how to accurately determine Tg from simulation data together with the results from the additive scan.

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 14.15 in A315 and using Zoom

Lionel London (King’s College London), (Onsite)

TBA

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom

Antonino Salvino Midiri (University of Geneva) Onsite Cosmo Seminar

“Fluid perturbations from expanding bubbles in first-order phase transitions”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

ASTROPHYSICS SEMINAR

Friday 24 April 2026 at 10:15 – 11:15, in A 315 (Physicum) and using Zoom

Fatemeh Abedini (University of Helsinki)

“COSMOS-Web: estimating physical parameters of galaxies using Self-Organizing Maps”

Abstract: https://wiki.helsinki.fi/xwiki/bin/view/Astrophysics/Astrophysics%20seminar

INSTITUTEQ COLLOQUIUM: PROFESSOR ANNICA BLACK-SCHAFFER

This InstituteQ Colloquium features Professor Annica Black-Schaffer of Uppsala University. The title of her talk is “Quantum geometry in quantum materials.“

Professor Annica Black-Schaffer is a Full Professor and head of the Quantum Matter Theory research program at the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University.

When: Friday 10 April 2026 at 10:15-11:00

Where: Lecture theater FYS1 at the University of Jyväskylä & online

Host: University of Jyväskylä Physics Professor Tero Heikkilä

Live stream https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/63277858904

Further information on https://instituteq.fi/instituteq-colloquium-professor-annica-black-schaffer/

KUMPULA PHYSICS AND HIP COLLOQUIUM

Time and venue: Friday 24 April 2026 at 14:15, Room E204 Physicum

Speakers: Elisabetta Micelotta (Nanoform) and Ville Suur-Uski (Supercell)

Title: Careers beyond academia: perspectives from physics-trained professionals

For more information, please visit: https://tapahtumat.helsinki.fi/en-FI/page/69a98d259502cf00070a115a

Welcome!

RESEARCHERS ABROAD (TUTKIJAT MAAILMALLE) PROGRAM

Researchers Abroad (Tutkijat maailmalle) program provides grants for research in technology and economics abroad.

The purpose of the program is to support ambitious technology or economics researchers to conduct research at a high-level foreign university or research institute.
Applicants must have at least a master’s degree, but the grant is also suitable for an early-career postdocs.
Researchers working in companies can also apply for a grant.
The foundations funding the Researchers Abroad program are flexible donors. We always strive to realize a valuable opportunity for international research cooperation.
Next application period is open from 2nd of March until 17th of April 2026.

For more information, please contact Tuomas Olkku (Executive Director, KAUTE-säätiö) info (at) kaute.fi

https://tutkijatmaailmalle.fi/briefly-in-english/

TANDEM INDUSTRY ACADEMIA (TIA) POSTDOC 2026

The Finnish Research Impact Foundation’s mission is to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry and in this way to increase the impact of research.

There are no specific research themes for the call, but the Foundation is keen to support new innovative approaches, multidisciplinary cooperation and new consortia between academic and industrial partners that can produce high-impact outcomes for business and industry and for the economy as a whole.
The application shall clearly demonstrate the benefits and impacts of collaboration for both parties and for society and the economy more widely.

Call open date: 2 March 2026 (You can watch the recording of the call information session held on 2 March 2026 here.)
Call close date: 10 April 2026 at 23:59

Carefully read the guidelines before submitting your application.

Further information https://www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi/en/open-calls/tandem-industry-academia-2026-en/

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

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

(In Finnish) Marjatta ja Eino Kollin Säätiö

https://www.kollinsaatio.com/

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

Stipendier till stöd för vetenskapen

Stipendier i första hand för kortare forskningsvistelser

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

Inter-Country Travel Grant

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

PoDoCo spring application round

PoDoCo helps Finnish companies to improve their competitiveness in the global markets and employ young PhD’s in the private sector.

PoDoCo spring application round is open from March 1 to April 15, 2026.

https://www.podoco.fi/

Otto A. Malm Foundation

In even-numbered years (e.g. 2026, 2028, 2030 etc.) the stipends are granted for scientific research.

Next application time 1.-30.4.2026.

https://en.ottomalm.fi/

The Sigrid Jusélius Foundation: Fellowship (1–3 years)

Application period 15.03.–15.04.2026 at 23:59.

https://www.sigridjuselius.fi/en/apurahat/fellowship-1-3-years/

The Sigrid Jusélius Foundation: Senior Fellowship (6–12 months)

Application period 15.03.–15.04.2026 at 23:59.

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

https://www.sigridjuselius.fi/en/apurahat/senior-fellowship-6-12-months/

Fortum and Neste Foundation

The Foundation’s purpose is to support research, education and development in natural, technical and economical sciences within the energy industry.

Grant types: Postgraduate studies (B2), Other personal grants (B3).

The call for applications is in April. The next call for applications is open from 1 April 2026 until 22 April 2026.

https://fortumnestefoundation.fi/en/scholarships/

HIP NEWS, 30 March 2026

Posted on March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 by Tarja Heikkilä

HIP NEWS, 30 March 2026

Happy Easter!

The next HIP-news will come out on Tuesday 7 April 2026.

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 14.15 in E204

Masahide Yamaguchi (Institute for Basic Science), (Onsite) [in E204]
“Tunneling rate at finite temperature”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

HIP SEMINAR

Thursday 2 April 2026 at 9:30 in Physicum, E204 and using Zoom (Note unusual time and place!)

Stephan Rosswog (Hamburg)

“Neutron star mergers as laboratories for extreme physics”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/

KUMPULA PHYSICS AND HIP COLLOQUIUM

Time and venue: Friday 24 April 2026 at 14:15, Room E204 Physicum

Speakers: Elisabetta Micelotta (Nanoform) and Ville Suur-Uski (Supercell)

Title: Careers beyond academia: perspectives from physics-trained professionals

For more information, please visit: https://tapahtumat.helsinki.fi/en-FI/page/69a98d259502cf00070a115a

Welcome!

TANDEM INDUSTRY ACADEMIA (TIA) POSTDOC 2026

The Finnish Research Impact Foundation’s mission is to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry and in this way to increase the impact of research.

There are no specific research themes for the call, but the Foundation is keen to support new innovative approaches, multidisciplinary cooperation and new consortia between academic and industrial partners that can produce high-impact outcomes for business and industry and for the economy as a whole.
The application shall clearly demonstrate the benefits and impacts of collaboration for both parties and for society and the economy more widely.

Call open date: 2 March 2026 (You can watch the recording of the call information session held on 2 March 2026 here.)
Call close date: 10 April 2026 at 23:59

Carefully read the guidelines before submitting your application.

Further information https://www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi/en/open-calls/tandem-industry-academia-2026-en/

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

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

(In Finnish) Marjatta ja Eino Kollin Säätiö

https://www.kollinsaatio.com/

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

Stipendier till stöd för vetenskapen

Stipendier i första hand för kortare forskningsvistelser

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

Inter-Country Travel Grant

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

PoDoCo spring application round

PoDoCo helps Finnish companies to improve their competitiveness in the global markets and employ young PhD’s in the private sector.

PoDoCo spring application round is open from March 1 to April 15, 2026.

https://www.podoco.fi/

Otto A. Malm Foundation

In even-numbered years (e.g. 2026, 2028, 2030 etc.) the stipends are granted for scientific research.

Next application time 1.-30.4.2026.

https://en.ottomalm.fi/

The Sigrid Jusélius Foundation: Fellowship (1–3 years)

Application period 15.03.–15.04.2026 at 23:59.

https://www.sigridjuselius.fi/en/apurahat/fellowship-1-3-years/

The Sigrid Jusélius Foundation: Senior Fellowship (6–12 months)

Application period 15.03.–15.04.2026 at 23:59.

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

https://www.sigridjuselius.fi/en/apurahat/senior-fellowship-6-12-months/

Fortum and Neste Foundation

The Foundation’s purpose is to support research, education and development in natural, technical and economical sciences within the energy industry.

Grant types: Postgraduate studies (B2), Other personal grants (B3).

The call for applications is in April. The next call for applications is open from 1 April 2026 until 22 April 2026.

https://fortumnestefoundation.fi/en/scholarships/

HIP NEWS, 23 March 2026

Posted on March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 by Tarja Heikkilä

HIP NEWS, 23 March 2026

HIP SEMINAR

Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom

Lotta Jokiniemi (Darmstadt)
“Ab initio studies on muon capture and rare decays”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 14.15 in A315 and using Zoom

Jaime Hoefken Zink (NCBJ, Warsaw), (Onsite)
“Dark matter probes in astrophysical scenarios: compact stars and blazars”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

HIP SEMINAR

Thursday 26 March 2026 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom

Greg Jackson (Nantes)
“Stochastic collisional energy loss of a heavy quark crossing a finite-size QGP”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/

SPACE PHYSICS SEMINAR

Thursday 26 March 2026 at 11:00 in Exactum B121

Minna Pura (Laurea University of Applied Sciences): Wild Cards in Training Visionary Leaders for the Space Economy.

Abstract: https://blogs.helsinki.fi/spacephysics/activities/space-physics-seminars/

ASTROPHYSICS SEMINAR

Friday 27 March 2026 at 10:15 – 11:15, in A 315 (Physicum) and using Zoom

Ioana Boacă

TBA

Abstract: https://wiki.helsinki.fi/xwiki/bin/view/Astrophysics/Astrophysics%20seminar

MATERIALS/BIO PHYSICS SEMINAR

Friday 27 March 2026 at 14.15, Exactum (CK111)

Jefina Koivuniemi

“Geant4 simulations of A Novel X-ray source using recycled secondary particles of A positron source”

Abstract: We explore whether the secondary particles produced in an electron-linear-accelerator positron source can be used to generate X-rays. Our goal is to address the inefficiency of such sources, as about 99 % of the secondary particles are not positrons. To investigate this, we use Geant4 simulation toolkit.

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 14.15 in E204

Masahide Yamaguchi (Institute for Basic Science), (Onsite) [in E204]
“Tunneling rate at finite temperature”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

HIP SEMINAR

Thursday 2 April 2026 at 9:30 in A315 and using Zoom (Note unusual time!)

Stephan Rosswog (Hamburg)

TBA

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/

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

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

(In Finnish) Marjatta ja Eino Kollin Säätiö

https://www.kollinsaatio.com/

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

Stipendier till stöd för vetenskapen

Stipendier i första hand för kortare forskningsvistelser

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

Inter-Country Travel Grant

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

(På svenska) Waldemar von Frenckells stiftelse

Stiftelsens ändamål är att genom stipendier, belöningar och understöd åt enskilda finska medborgare eller i Finland verksamma samfund, föreningar och institutioner befordra vetenskaplig forskning samt belöna medborgerlig, fosterländsk och/eller kulturell gärning och att understöda socialt eller vetenskapligt inriktad verksamhet.

Ansökningar riktade till stiftelsen indelas i två huvudkategorier, “Vetenskapliga” och “Allmänna”, vilka behandlas av två skilda beredningsnämnder inom stiftelsen. Forskningsunderstöd beviljas enbart för postgradual forskning. Ansökningstiden utgår årligen den 15 mars.

Ansökningsblanketter, mm: Virve Valkama e-post: virve.valkama(at)nordea.com

http://www.foundationweb.net/frenckell/index.html

PoDoCo spring application round

PoDoCo helps Finnish companies to improve their competitiveness in the global markets and employ young PhD’s in the private sector.

PoDoCo spring application round is open from March 1 to April 15, 2026.

https://www.podoco.fi/

Otto A. Malm Foundation

In even-numbered years (e.g. 2026, 2028, 2030 etc.) the stipends are granted for scientific research.

Next application time 1.-30.4.2026.

https://en.ottomalm.fi/

The Sigrid Jusélius Foundation: Fellowship (1–3 years)

Application period 15.03.–15.04.2026 at 23:59.

https://www.sigridjuselius.fi/en/apurahat/fellowship-1-3-years/

The Sigrid Jusélius Foundation: Senior Fellowship (6–12 months)

Application period 15.03.–15.04.2026 at 23:59.

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

https://www.sigridjuselius.fi/en/apurahat/senior-fellowship-6-12-months/

Fortum and Neste Foundation

The Foundation’s purpose is to support research, education and development in natural, technical and economical sciences within the energy industry.

Grant types: Postgraduate studies (B2), Other personal grants (B3).

The call for applications is in April. The next call for applications is open from 1 April 2026 until 22 April 2026.

https://fortumnestefoundation.fi/en/scholarships/

HIP NEWS, 16 March 2026

Posted on March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 by Tarja Heikkilä

HIP NEWS, 16 March 2026

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 14.15 in A315 and using Zoom

Fabio Bernardo (University of Geneva), (Onsite)
“Limits of EFTs at finite temperature for strong phase transitions”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

ASTROPHYSICS SEMINAR

Friday 20 March 2026 at 10:15 – 11:15, in A 315 (Physicum) and using Zoom

Emil Issakainen (University of Helsinki)

“Spectral Simulations of Magnetohydrodynamic Turbulence”

Abstract: https://wiki.helsinki.fi/xwiki/bin/view/Astrophysics/Astrophysics%20seminar

HIP SEMINAR

Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom

Lotta Jokiniemi (Darmstadt)
“Ab initio studies on muon capture and rare decays”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 14.15 in A315 and using Zoom

Jaime Hoefken Zink (NCBJ, Warsaw), (Onsite)
TBA

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

HIP SEMINAR

Thursday 26 March 2026 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom

Greg Jackson (Nantes)
“Stochastic collisional energy loss of a heavy quark crossing a finite-size QGP”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/

RESEARCHERS ABROAD (TUTKIJAT MAAILMALLE) PROGRAM

Researchers Abroad (Tutkijat maailmalle) program provides grants for research in technology and economics abroad.

The purpose of the program is to support ambitious technology or economics researchers to conduct research at a high-level foreign university or research institute.
Applicants must have at least a master’s degree, but the grant is also suitable for an early-career postdocs.
Researchers working in companies can also apply for a grant.
The foundations funding the Researchers Abroad program are flexible donors. We always strive to realize a valuable opportunity for international research cooperation.
Next application period is open from 2nd of March until 17th of April 2026.

For more information, please contact Tuomas Olkku (Executive Director, KAUTE-säätiö) info (at) kaute.fi

https://tutkijatmaailmalle.fi/briefly-in-english/

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

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

(In Finnish) Marjatta ja Eino Kollin Säätiö

https://www.kollinsaatio.com/

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

Stipendier till stöd för vetenskapen

Stipendier i första hand för kortare forskningsvistelser

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

Inter-Country Travel Grant

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

(På svenska) Waldemar von Frenckells stiftelse

Ansökningsblanketter, mm: Virve Valkama e-post: virve.valkama (at) nordea.com

http://www.foundationweb.net/frenckell/index.html

PoDoCo spring application round

PoDoCo helps Finnish companies to improve their competitiveness in the global markets and employ young PhD’s in the private sector.

PoDoCo spring application round is open from March 1 to April 15, 2026.

https://www.podoco.fi/

Otto A. Malm Foundation

In even-numbered years (e.g. 2026, 2028, 2030 etc.) the stipends are granted for scientific research.

Next application time 1.-30.4.2026.

https://en.ottomalm.fi/

HIP NEWS, 9 March 2026

Posted on March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 by Tarja Heikkilä

HIP NEWS, 9 March 2026

NEW HIP BLOG

From the dance of electrons to the many-body problem. Check out the latest HIP Blog by Ville Härkönen for an interesting read on the intricate puzzle of complexity in matter:

https://blog.hip.fi/elektroneja-ytimia-ja-monen-kappaleen-ongelma/

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 17:00 in A315 and using Zoom

Katherine Freese (University of Texas), (Remote)
“Supermassive Dark Stars and their remnants as a possible solution to cosmic dawn puzzles”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

MATHEMATICAL-PHYSICS SEMINAR

Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 14:15 in C124 (Exactum)

Filippo Colomo (INFN Sezione di Firenze)

“Frozen boundaries and their fluctuations in the six-vertex model”

Abstract: https://www.helsinki.fi/assets/drupal/2026-02/abs-20260311_0.txt

https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/mathematical-physics/seminars-and-workshops

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 14.15 in A315 and using Zoom

Fabio Bernardo (University of Geneva), (Onsite)
“Limits of EFTs at finite temperature for strong phase transitions”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

HIP SEMINAR

Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom

Lotta Jokiniemi (Darmstadt)
“Ab initio studies on muon capture and rare decays”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 14.15 in A315 and using Zoom

Jaime Hoefken Zink (NCBJ, Warsaw), (Onsite)
TBA

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

HIP SEMINAR

Thursday 26 March 2026 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom

Greg Jackson (Nantes)
“Stochastic collisional energy loss of a heavy quark crossing a finite-size QGP”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/

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

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

(In Finnish) Marjatta ja Eino Kollin Säätiö

https://www.kollinsaatio.com/

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

Stipendier till stöd för vetenskapen

Stipendier i första hand för kortare forskningsvistelser

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

Inter-Country Travel Grant

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

(På svenska) Waldemar von Frenckells stiftelse

Ansökningsblanketter, mm: Virve Valkama e-post: virve.valkama (at)nordea.com

http://www.foundationweb.net/frenckell/index.html

PoDoCo spring application round

PoDoCo helps Finnish companies to improve their competitiveness in the global markets and employ young PhD’s in the private sector.

PoDoCo spring application round is open from March 1 to April 15, 2026.

https://www.podoco.fi/

(In Finnish) Suomen tietokirjailijat ry / Kevään apurahat

Suomen tietokirjailijat ry myöntää kevään työskentelyapurahoja luovaan tietokirjalliseen työskentelyyn jo aiemmin tietokirjallisuutta julkaisseille ja esikois

tietokirjailijoille.

Puolivuotinen apuraha
Apuraha lasten ja nuorten tietokirjan kirjoittamiseen
Apuraha esikoistietokirjan kirjoittamiseen

Apurahaa haetaan verkkolomakkeella, joka on avoinna vain hakuaikana.

Kevään haku alkaa sunnuntaina 1.3.2026 ja päättyy sunnuntaina 15.3.2026 klo 23.59.

https://www.suomentietokirjailijat.fi/kirjailijalle/apurahat/kevaan-apurahat.html

Otto A. Malm Foundation

In even-numbered years (e.g. 2026, 2028, 2030 etc.) the stipends are granted for scientific research.

Next application time 1.-30.4.2026.

https://en.ottomalm.fi/

HIP NEWS, 2 March 2026

Posted on March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 by Tarja Heikkilä

HIP NEWS, 2 March 2026

ASTROPHYSICS SEMINAR

Friday 6 March 2026 at 10:15 – 11:15, in A 315 and using Zoom

Evgenij Zubko

TBA

Abstract: https://wiki.helsinki.fi/xwiki/bin/view/Astrophysics/Astrophysics%20seminar

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 14.15 in A315 and using Zoom

Katherine Freese (University of Texas), (Remote)
TBA

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

MATHEMATICAL-PHYSICS SEMINAR

Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 14:15 in C124 (Exactum)

Filippo Colomo (INFN Sezione di Firenze)

“Frozen boundaries and their fluctuations in the six-vertex model”

https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/mathematical-physics/seminars-and-workshops

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 14.15 in A315 and using Zoom

Fabio Bernardo (University of Geneva), (Onsite)
“Limits of EFTs at finite temperature for strong phase transitions”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

HIP SEMINAR

Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom

Lotta Jokiniemi (Darmstadt)
TBA

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/

COSMOLOGY SEMINAR

Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 14.15 in A315 and using Zoom

Jaime Hoefken Zink (NCBJ, Warsaw), (Onsite)
TBA

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/cosmoseminars/

HIP SEMINAR

Thursday 26 March 2026 at 10:15 in A315 and using Zoom

Greg Jackson (Nantes)
“Stochastic collisional energy loss of a heavy quark crossing a finite-size QGP”

Abstract: https://www.hip.fi/seminars/

DOCTORAL DEFENCE

Mikael Myllymäki, DI will defend the doctoral dissertation entitled “Top Quark Mass and Jet Energy Scale at the CMS Experiment” in the Faculty of Science, University of Helsinki, on 6 March 2026 at 13:00. The public examination will take place at the following address: Exactum, auditorio CK112, Pietari Kalmin katu 5.

Professor Sara Strandberg, Stockholm University, will serve as the opponent, and Mikko Voutilainen as the custos.

The dissertation will be published in the series HIP-Internal Report Series.

Live stream https://video.helsinki.fi/unitube/live-stream.html?room=l16

The dissertation is also available in electronic form in Helda http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-84-0017-2

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

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

(In Finnish) Marjatta ja Eino Kollin Säätiö

https://www.kollinsaatio.com/

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

Stipendier till stöd för vetenskapen

Stipendier i första hand för kortare forskningsvistelser

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

Inter-Country Travel Grant

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

(På svenska) Waldemar von Frenckells stiftelse

Ansökningsblanketter, mm: Virve Valkama e-post: virve.valkama(at)nordea.com

http://www.foundationweb.net/frenckell/index.html

PoDoCo spring application round

PoDoCo helps Finnish companies to improve their competitiveness in the global markets and employ young PhD’s in the private sector.

PoDoCo spring application round is open from March 1 to April 15, 2026.

https://www.podoco.fi/

(In Finnish) Suomen tietokirjailijat ry / Kevään apurahat

Suomen tietokirjailijat ry myöntää kevään työskentelyapurahoja luovaan tietokirjalliseen työskentelyyn jo aiemmin tietokirjallisuutta julkaisseille ja esikoistietokirjailijoille.

Puolivuotinen apuraha
Apuraha lasten ja nuorten tietokirjan kirjoittamiseen
Apuraha esikoistietokirjan kirjoittamiseen

Apurahaa haetaan verkkolomakkeella, joka on avoinna vain hakuaikana.

Kevään haku alkaa sunnuntaina 1.3.2026 ja päättyy sunnuntaina 15.3.2026 klo 23.59.

https://www.suomentietokirjailijat.fi/kirjailijalle/apurahat/kevaan-apurahat.html

Otto A. Malm Foundation

In even-numbered years (e.g. 2026, 2028, 2030 etc.) the stipends are granted for scientific research.

Next application time 1.-30.4.2026.

https://en.ottomalm.fi/