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Funding opportunities
Are you a reseacher moving abroad? Here you will find information about many practicalities that may turn up. For personal assistance please contact directly the university or the research institute you are interested in. EURAXESS national portals give useful information about practicalities in other European countries. The European Comission has adopted a European Charter for Researchers and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers...
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Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual property rights include copyright, patent rights, rights in a trademark, utility model rights, design copyright, rights to a commercial name, protection of integrated circuits and layout designs, and plant variety rights. All intellectual property rights are granted for a limited period of time. An important distinction between copyright and so-called industrial rights is that the latter require registration, whereas copyright does...
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Job opportunities
Take advantage of EURAXESS and find your job in research. EURAXESS lists thousands of vacancies and fellowships from more than 40 European countries and other regions in the world. xclass="row-spacing-3-green" SEARCH FOR JOB OFFERS
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Accommodation
Rented housing can be found via the city, estate agents or private landlords. You can find housing advertisements in the Internet and in the local newspapers. Consulting your colleagues is recommended too. Your colleagues may have some useful tips on issues such as transport, shops and services, schools and childcare etc. Tenancy agreements are typically signed for a minimum of 12 months. This means that the agreement cannot be terminated during...
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Pension accrual from employment abroad
The rules applied to pension accrual from employment abroad are also dependent on EU social security regulations and Finland’s bilateral social security agreements. For more information, visit the Finnish Centre for Pensions website. For information on EU social security regulations and pensions, visit the EUlisses website.
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Recognition of Diplomas
Recognition of qualifications refers to a decision on the eligibility that foreign qualifications provide when applying for a job or study place. In Finland, recognition decisions are made by different bodies for different purposes. The Finnish National Board of Education (FNBE) decides on the eligibility conferred by foreign qualifications for a post in Finland for which a higher education degree of a certain level is required. Level of a...
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Family issues
If you are moving to Finland with your spouse/partner and family, it is important to carefully consider the practical arrangements for the family members, so that they would also have a fulfilling and productive stay in Finland. The following information is intended to help make the transition to Finland as smooth as possible for new staff members and their families. Definition and registration of a family member The term family member refers...
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Research Funding
Funding for scientific research in Finland comes predominantly from private companies and the government. Other important sources of funding include various funds and foundations. Here are some of the biggest funding agencies: Academy of Finland (Research Councils) The Academy of Finland (AoF) promotes excellent, responsible and high-impact research with a view to ensuring that society can make the best possible use of the results of that...
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Banking
Opening a bank account in Finland is fairly easy and straightforward. Nonetheless, it is a good idea to make an appointment with your local bank. It is a good idea to also acquire online banking credentials when opening a bank account. With online banking credentials you can, for example, attend to many official matters online. However, the requirements for obtaining online banking credentials are stricter than those for opening a bank account....
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Culture and language courses
Language courses Finland is officially a bilingual country – both Finnish and Swedish are spoken. Although most people in Finland speak English, knowing at least some Finnish will help you to integrate more easily. Learning the language enriches your stay in Finland as you can understand the surrounding society better. Finnish skills often required for most jobs in Finland. Language courses for foreigners are offered in both of these languages...
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