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University of Helsinki

Orthopaedic research at Helsinki is carried out by clinicians in the Faculty of Medicine and Helsinki University Hospital, with doctoral training through the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research.

3verified profiles
0open verified vacancies
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9 October 2026coverage review
Research strengths

Expertise represented by verified profiles

Hand & Upper LimbTraumaBiomechanics, Imaging & DevicesOutcomes, Evidence & RehabilitationSpinePaediatric OrthopaedicsHip & Knee

These topics describe directory coverage, not the full research portfolio of the institution.

Programmes & faculty

Where doctoral candidates are registered

Faculty / host unit: Faculty of Medicine · Department of Surgery, with Helsinki University Hospital

Programme names and host units come from official institution pages. Entry requirements, intakes and funding change; confirm them on the linked page before applying.

Doctoral route

How the formal pathway works

Admission route

The programme admits twice a year, and applicants must already have supervisors, a coordinating academic employed by the Faculty of Medicine and a proposed thesis committee when applying. The research plan must clearly justify its clinical relevance.

Funding check

Admission gives a study right only; university-funded doctoral researcher positions are applied for in a separate call. Check the current call and the terms of any position.

  1. 1

    Agree supervision and a coordinating academic with Faculty of Medicine staff.

  2. 2

    Prepare the research plan and supervisors' supporting statement.

  3. 3

    Apply during the January or September admission window.

Supervisors

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Vacancies

Current official calls

No open verified vacancy is currently matched to this institution. Check the institution’s official doctoral and careers pages before concluding that no opportunity exists.