Hyytiälä's Forest station Innovation Fund, University of Helsinki - Scholarship

Grant for a Master's Thesis at Hyytiälä Forest Station

You will receive a one-off payment of 1,000 EUR grant to support your Master’s thesis. You must carry out all or part of the work at the Hyytiälä Forest Station of the University of Helsinki. The station is located about an hour’s drive from Tampere and is the site of research ranging from soil processes to the atmosphere. The funding comes from the Hyytiälä Forest Station Anniversary Fund, which forms part of the University of Helsinki’s Fund for Agricultural and Forestry Sciences. Only one scholarship is awarded each year.

Who can apply

• University: You are studying at the University of Helsinki.
• Study level: You are a Master’s student and are currently working on your dissertation.
• Field of study: You’re studying forestry.
• Where you work: You carry out your thesis fully or partly at the Hyytiälä Forest Station.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.
• Progress: You will be assessed on how far you have progressed (credit points and marks in relation to the time spent) and on the basis of your research plan.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via the University of Helsinki’s scholarship portal in Finnish, Swedish or English; please enclose a transcript showing the credits you have earned. The application deadline is 6 February. All applicants will receive a response by the end of April at the latest.