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Apply now to our doctoral programme
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Apply now to our doctoral programme
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We are also inviting applications for the positions of Doctoral Researcher for a fixed-term contract for two years. The starting date is at the beginning of August 2025 but can be negotiated. You can apply to the position, if you are applying study right to doctoral studies in spring 2025.
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University of Vaasa doctoral programme
The doctoral degree offers strong capabilities for working life, either for an academic career or for demanding expert tasks outside the university. A doctoral graduate of the University of Vaasa is an expert who produces in-depth scientific information for the use of the academic community and the surrounding society.
The University of Vaasa produces Doctors of Science in Business Administration and Economics (D.Sc. (Econ)), Doctors of Science in Technology (D.Sc. (Tech)), Doctors of Science in Administrative Sciences (D.Sc. (Admin)) and Doctors of Science in Philosophy (PhD). You can apply twice a year, in February and in August/September using the Studyinfo service.
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Apply for PhD positions
The call for applicants for 5 PhD positions within the DREAM+PLAN program at the University of Vaasa is open! If you are eager to be part of a groundbreaking research project focused on resilience, restoration and regeneration, then this is your chance.
Learn more about the available positions and apply by 13 March 2025
Read the stories of our doctoral alumni
From our doctoral students: Blogs and Stories
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The mystery of human factors was hidden between the lines
The long-known prerequisite for continuously improving operations in safety-critical fields is…
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In pursuing your cup of tea, what is your blueprint?
On October 26, 1967, Martin Luther King identified the blueprint to guide the pursuit of one’s…
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From Additive Manufacturing to Welding: Towards Optimal Productivity
Hybrid additive manufacturing has become increasingly important lately because it can blend the…
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What we need the most may be something we can’t touch
Intangible capital has an important role in the knowledge-based economy we’re living in. Along…
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Unravelling the impact of social media on stock market volatility
Stock price volatility resembles the pulse of the market. Investors utilise it to assess risk and…
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Navigating the Future: The Power of Sustainable Business Model Innovation
Sustainable business model innovation (SBMI) is a strategic approach used in business that aims to…