Doctoral education

Everything there is to know about doctoral education at Aalto University

Find instructions, guidance and current news related to doctoral education. This hub is for all doctoral students, supervising professors and thesis advisors, as well as applicants and others interested in doctoral education at Aalto University.

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Event poster with three speakers for Doc+ Dialogues on Communication, Curiosity & Capital in Science, March 17th, 2026.

Doc+ Dialogues: Communication, Curiosity & Capital in Science

Welcome to Doc+ Dialogues - the new panel discussion series for doctoral researchers, PostDocs and doctoral Alumni. Come and connect with your collegial community in Marsio at the heart of Aalto.

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Support for students impacted by the crisis in the Middle East

The university supports and helps students in dealing with the crisis

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Sisu and DPSP clinics for doctoral students

Online clinic to help you with Sisu and Doctoral Personal Study Plan

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Results of the doctoral graduate survey 2025

Doctoral graduates consider that they have gained the knowledge and skills for producing new scientific knowledge. Almost half aim for a career in the academia.
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Applications for Fulbright grant programmes to the United States are now open

Application period for Fulbright's grants for the academic year 2027–28 is open until May 2026.
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Results of the doctoral student yearly follow-up 2025

The results cover the majority of our active doctoral students - all doctoral students are expected to answer the survey every year.
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Book a coaching session for supporting your wellbeing at work - lots of times available weekly!

Individual coaching available for supporting your wellbeing at work
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Events

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Vibe coding for researchers

Hands-on workshop introducing vibe coding: a low-barrier, AI-driven approach to coding that requires no prior knowledge to get started with building.
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Demystifying research software publishing, Mar 12, 2026 (external link)

Learn about research software publishing with Luca Ferranti and the RSEs.
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Lunch & Learn: Bridging AI Research and Commercialization

What does it take to turn breakthrough research into a scalable venture? Come grab lunch and discuss it with Tarun Sharma and other doctoral researchers.
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Theses & Tomatoes: Start your studies with Pomodoro

Join us for guided studying and pick up tips for more effective work during Pomodoro sessions!
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Next public defences

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Public defence in User Interfaces, M.Sc. Lena Hegemann

Understanding and Supporting AI-alignment in Graphic Design (title of the thesis)
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Public defence in Biotechnology, MSc Tejas Somvanshi

Unlocking the hidden metabolic potential of Methanosarcina acetivorans
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Public defence in Bioproduct technology, MSc Roozbeh Abidnejad

Particle-stabilized foams as advanced materials for energy management
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Public defence in Chemical, Biochemical and Materials Engineering, MSc Pauliina Ahokas

Dissolution and regeneration of cellulose: Towards plastic-free films via systematic engineering
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Our fundraising campaign is ongoing – see how to participate as an Aaltonian

Aalto has started a new fundraising campaign with the aim of showing how extensively Aalto influences society – and to encourage people to build a more hopeful and international Finland with us. As an Aaltonian, you can also participate by sharing the word with your networks.

See how Aaltonians can participate

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