"Life comes with a limited number of opportunities.This is one of them. Don’t miss it."

Why should you consider this?

• Practical experience (analytical, communication, teamwork andtechnical skills)

• Building a network for the future• Clarification of career options• Life experience• CV

• A successful internship will open doors for you in the future.

Why should you consider this?

Eligible applicants:

• This call is open to all undergraduate students studying life sciences at theUniversity of Helsinki. Life Science faculties at the University of Helsinki are:

• Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry• Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences• Faculty of Medicine• Faculty of Pharmacy• Faculty of Science• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

• Two options: 3 months or 6 months(longer option is only for pro gradu thesis)

How does it work in practice?

Application 14-28.1.interview and

selection(February)

finding theinternshipposition

(Feb-March)

Internshipand after

Attachments

• CV which includes research and other work experience (max. 2 pg.)• For example prior research experience is considered a plus.

• Most recent transcript of studies.

• Motivation letter:propose a research group where you would like to conduct your internship and justify whyinternship in this group would be valuable for your studies / career (max. 1 pg.).Please note that you are not expected to contact the research group at the application stage!

Application 14-28.1.

Mobility Online – choosing the programme

Mobility Online – choosing the programme

• Your application will be evaluated by a selection committeecomposed of professors from all the participating faculties

• Criteria• Grades• CV (e.g. prior research experience and other merits)• Motivation Letter

• Shortlisted students are interviewed by the committee

Interview andselection

(February)

Mobility Online application portal

Please note that this screenshot is not from the Tailor-made programmes, so the steps differ a little

For selected students• Contacting the group and securing the position by signing a traineeship

agreement is ultimately your responsibility and a prerequisite for gettingthe grant.

• We will provide support in writing the application + a letter of support from theHiLIFE director

• The HiLIFE Research Trainee Scholarships will provide generous financialsupport (up to €2000/month + travel costs)

• The grant amount may be adjusted based on the location.

finding theinternship

position andarranging thepracticalities

• You are responsible for arranging the practicalities:• Study-related practicalities: contacting your study councilor to plan the

timing and figure out whether / how you can include this as a part of yourstudies.

• For 6 month internships, arranging Master’s thesis practicalities within the studyprogramme, including finding a local supervisor.

• Arranging travel and housing.• Making sure you carry adequate health insurance, required vaccinations and

country-specific permits to conduct the internship at the host institution (thestudents of University of Helsinki are covered by the Statutory AccidentInsurance 351-0928825-j), which compensates occupational accidentsoccurred during laboratory or field work or other practical training in Finlandand abroad).

finding theinternship

position andarranging thepracticalities

• Your responsibilities:

• Host group: fulfilling your work duties responsibly as agreed.

• Study programme: fulfilling the criteria related to your studies.

• HiLIFE: contributing to the programs marketing (blog/vlog) and filling aquestionnaire at the end of the traineeship.

Internshipand after

Questions?

• Application: studentexchange@helsinki.fi Please write "HiLIFEresearch trainee scholarship" in the subject field

• General: hilife-edu@helsinki.fi• More information and application instructions:

https://guide.student.helsinki.fi/en/article/hilife-research-trainee-scholarships