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.
Read more on https://blog.hip.fi/ydinfysiikan-vaitoskirjatutkija-tyokomennuksella-saksan-fair-kiihdytinlaboratoriossa/
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
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
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
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
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
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 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/
