# European University Institute (EUI) Doctoral Programmes

**Funder:** Research Council of Finland
**Deadline:** 15 January 2027
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** FI
**Official call:** https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/calls-for-applications/international-calls/european-university-institute-eui-doctoral-programmes-2027/
**Last updated:** 18 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Call supporting applicants to European University Institute doctoral programmes.

## Summary

This call supports applicants to doctoral programmes at the European University Institute (EUI), funded through Finland's Research Council. It targets early-career researchers in Finland seeking to pursue a PhD at the EUI, with the Research Council of Finland running the call on an annual basis.

## Who should apply

- Early-career researchers based in Finland
- Prospective doctoral candidates applying to EUI programmes
- Applicants eligible to hold funding through the Research Council of Finland

## Key dates

- Deadline: 15 January 2027
- Call runs annually

## Tips for applicants

- Confirm admission requirements with the European University Institute directly, since this call funds applicants rather than running the doctoral programme itself.
- Apply well ahead of the Research Council of Finland deadline to align with EUI's own programme admission timelines.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the EUI Doctoral Programmes call from the Research Council of Finland?

Early-career researchers based in Finland who are applying to doctoral programmes at the European University Institute.

### Is this call for funding or for admission to the EUI?

It is a funding call from the Research Council of Finland supporting applicants to EUI doctoral programmes, separate from the EUI's own admissions process.

### Does this call run every year?

Yes, the Research Council of Finland runs this call annually.

### When is the deadline for this call?

The deadline is 15 January 2027.

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