About PhD

The PhD research is mainly funded by external projects and doctoral schools.

The laboratory is responsible for VALUE graduate school and involved in RYM-TK and EnSte schools. Most PhD’s include full-time salary or grants from foundations. All students participate in undergraduate teaching.
Most students continue their research from their MSc thesis. For undergraduate students interested in a PhD, please contact one of the senior researchers in due time before your planned studies. Allow sufficient time to develop a PhD research topic.

In the unit the doctoral thesis supervision includes:

• PhD students are part of networks in Oulu region and in Finland.
• Exchange abroad is encouraged.
• Study plans are developed in early stage in research and they are followed up regularly.
• Research leads to scientific publications.
• The research is directly related to current environmental issues.

Information on PhD education in Oulu.

At the department level there is a working group of post-graduate study development (JOPOKKI). Most students are involved in the Oulu University NorNet doctoral cluster. For general admission requirements please visit the JOPOKKI pages.