The University of Turku in Finland is inviting applications for its 2027 research fellowship opportunities through the Turku Institute for Advanced Studies (TIAS). The call offers four Collegium Fellow positions, four Postdoctoral Fellow positions and seven TIES2 Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND fellowship positions.
All successful fellows will receive three-year appointments beginning in September 2027, providing researchers with the opportunity to develop their academic careers in an international research environment.
Applications are open from 18 September to 13 November 2026.
The TIAS fellowships are designed for researchers at different stages of their academic careers. Applicants can apply through the fellowship category that corresponds to their career stage and eligibility.
The 2026–2027 call includes:
- 4 Collegium Fellow positions
- 4 Postdoctoral Fellow positions
- 7 TIES2 Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND Fellow positions
- Three-year appointments
- Starting date: September 2027
- Annual research allowance of €3,800
- Research opportunities at the University of Turku in Finland
- International applicants can apply, subject to the specific eligibility requirements of the fellowship category.
The fellowship programme provides researchers with both salary and an annual research allowance, supporting independent research and academic development during the three-year appointment.
Who Can Apply?
TIAS currently hosts three categories of fellows, with different career-stage requirements.
Postdoctoral Fellows
The Postdoctoral Fellow category is intended for researchers who are within five years of having passed their PhD.
This opportunity is particularly relevant to researchers who have recently completed doctoral studies and are looking to establish or strengthen their independent research careers.
Collegium Fellows
The Collegium Fellow category is aimed at early-to-mid-career researchers who are within 12 years of having passed their PhD.
This category provides an opportunity for researchers with established postdoctoral experience to pursue further independent research and develop their academic profile.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellows
The TIES2 Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND fellowship is available to researchers who are within eight years of having passed their PhD.
Applicants for TIES2 must also satisfy the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie mobility rule. According to the University of Turku, applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity, including work or studies, in Finland for more than 12 months during the 36 months immediately preceding the call deadline.
Fellowship Benefits
Successful fellows appointed through the TIAS programme will be employed for three years.
In addition to their salary, fellows receive an annual research allowance of €3,800. The allowance can support eligible research-related activities and expenses during the fellowship.
The three-year period also gives researchers an extended opportunity to focus on their research while becoming part of the academic environment at the University of Turku.
For international researchers, the programme can provide an opportunity to conduct research in Finland and develop connections within a major European university research environment.
Why Consider the University of Turku Fellowship?
The University of Turku is a multidisciplinary university with research activities spanning a wide range of academic fields. Through TIAS, fellows join a research community designed to support independent and interdisciplinary scholarship.
The availability of separate Postdoctoral, Collegium and Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship categories means researchers can identify the route that corresponds most closely with their career stage.
Applicants should carefully review the relevant call instructions before preparing their application because eligibility requirements differ between the fellowship categories.
Application Deadline
The application window for the University of Turku TIAS fellowships opened on 18 September 2026 and closes on 13 November 2026.
Prospective applicants should allow sufficient time to review the application instructions, confirm their eligibility and prepare the required research materials before the deadline.
The University has published separate instructions for the standard TIAS call covering the four Collegium and four Postdoctoral Fellow positions, as well as separate instructions for the seven TIES2 MSCA COFUND positions.
How to Apply
Interested researchers should begin by identifying the fellowship category that matches their academic career stage.
Applicants should then review the official application instructions provided by the University of Turku and prepare their application according to the requirements for the relevant call.
Researchers should check the official instructions for the complete eligibility criteria, application requirements and submission procedures.
Key Details at a Glance
Host institution: University of Turku
Programme: Turku Institute for Advanced Studies (TIAS) Fellowships
Location: Turku, Finland
Positions: 4 Collegium, 4 Postdoctoral and 7 TIES2 MSCA COFUND
Duration: 3 years
Start date: September 2027
Research allowance: €3,800 annually
International applicants: Open, subject to eligibility requirements
Application period: 18 September – 13 November 2026
Deadline: 13 November 2026
The University of Turku TIAS 2027 fellowships provide researchers at different career stages with a three-year opportunity to pursue research in Finland, together with a €3,800 annual research allowance. International researchers interested in building their academic careers in Europe should review the relevant fellowship category and official application instructions before the 13 November 2026 deadline.
