Research Council’s Konnevesi funding for research groups and for students finishing their theses
Who can apply?
JYU researchers with employment contract with the University and grant researchers can apply for the funding. In addition to them, Master's Students (enrolled at the JYU) with an employment relationship with the Ģֱ can apply for Konnevesi funding for finalizing thesis (master's thesis).
Note that Doctoral Students and Master’s Students, who are enrolled at the Ģֱ but are not employed by the University, may apply for Rector's Konnevesi grant for writing their theses.
What does the funding cover?
The Konnevesi funding covers
- costs of a return journey between Jyväskylä and Konnevesi travelling by the most economic means
- full board accommodation costs for 2–5 days (max 4 nights) (breakfast, lunch, evening meal) at the Konnevesi Research Station
- the daily allowance valid at the time of the visit (see JYU travel guidelines)
Visitors can book workrooms and meal services equivalent to full board (Mon-Fri: breakfast, lunch, evening meal). On weekends, meal services are not available (that is the canteen at the Research Station is closed). Accommodation in a shared apartment with shared kitchen facilities, toilet and shower. See more information on the Research Station here.
When and how to apply for the funding?
Funding can be applied for all year round by filling in . Doctoral Researchers and Master’s Students should attach a free-form supervisor's statement to the application.
Funding decisions
The processing time is approximately 3 weeks.
The decision on awarding the funding is made by Vice Rector responsible research and doctoral education. The funding decision is sent to the applicant by email as soon as the decision is made.
Contacts
Senior Specialist Anne Lyytinen, research-council@jyu.fi, Tel. 040 805 3906
