Call for doctoral student representatives 2027 (DPCs and DEWG)
Applying for the positions of doctoral student representatives offers doctoral students students an opportunity to actively participate in discussions about policies related to doctoral education and ensure their voices are heard in decision-making processes.
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) has opened a call for applications for doctoral student representatives in the Aalto University Doctoral Programme Committees and the Doctoral Education Working Group (DEWG) for the year 2027. The call closes on Sunday 11 October at 12 noon.
How to apply
The application is done via the electronic application form available at https://beta.halloped.fi/
The application instructions and the regulations for student representatives can be found on the Aalto University Student Union website at www.ayy.fi/en/student-representatives.
Criteria for selection
All doctoral students of Aalto University who have enrolled attending are eligible to apply to their own schools Doctoral Programme Committee and to DEWG.
The proposal for the decision is made based on the applications. The application should clearly show the applicant’s field of study, School, experience relevant to the position, and their ability to hold their position for the duration of the term of office. The criteria used for selection include interest in and commitment to the task, proven knowledge of influencing work in an administrative organ, and contacts to students via e.g. organisations or other types of activity. Representation from different fields of expertise or study, and the stage of the candidates’ studies, are also taken into consideration when making the selection.
The Student Union also wishes international doctoral students and doctoral students of all genders to apply for the student representative positions. The selection will follow the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, the Act on Equality Between Women and Men, and the Non-discrimination Act.
Application process
The names of the applicants and their applications may be handed to the associations of Aalto University Student Union for the purpose of giving recommendations when choosing the student representatives in administration.
The Board of Aalto University Student Union makes the proposal (in the case of DEWG the decision) of the student representatives by 13 October 2026. Aalto University's Academic Affair Committees in each School decide about appointing DPC members, based on AYY's proposal.
Further information and help for applying
Totti Korpua
Advocacy Specialist, Academic Affairs
Student Union AYY
totti.korpua@ayy.fi
+358 50 4065141
More information on the work of Doctoral programme committees
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