RESDOC (Resilient and Just Systems Doctoral Project) is an international doctoral training project at the University of Helsinki in Finland. It brings together interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral research to address major global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and infectious diseases.
Call for applicants open until 31 August 2026
RESDOC runs from 2027 to 2030 and offers a unique opportunity to complete a fully funded doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki in Finland.
A total of 30 doctoral researchers will be recruited in 2026. The international call for applicationsOpens in a new tab is open until 31 August 2026.
RESDOC brings together research across four interdisciplinary themes addressing global sustainability and health challenges. These themes cover areas such as infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance, biodiversity and nature’s resilience, sustainable food and water systems, and just socio-ecological transition.
The project combines excellent academic research with collaboration across sectors, connecting academia, the public sector and industry. Doctoral researchers work in an international environment and contribute to developing solutions for complex real-world challenges.
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How to Apply
The target group of the RESDOC call for applications consists of highly motivated doctoral researchers with an outstanding academic record i...
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Research Focus and Environment
RESDOC doctoral researchers are free to choose their research topic, provided it aligns with one of the four interdisciplinary RESDOC themat...
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Doctoral Studies and Training
The doctoral degree includes studies that support research work. RESDOC offers a tailored training...
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Employment and Working Conditions
Doctoral researchers will be employed for full-time contracts for four years during 2027–2030 and work exclusively on the research training ...
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RESDOC Framework and Funding
RESDOC is co-funded by the MSCA COFUND programme under Horizon Europe and the University of Helsinki. All selected applicants will carry out...
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