Research
The key strengths and appeal of the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ are based on its internationally high-level, responsible research and education as well as on its identity as a progressive research university.
Through high quality research, we create human competence and holistic well-being throughout the life cycle, from early childhood education to old age. Our values of nurturing creativity, research freedom and scientific renewal build the foundations for leadership and impact.
Discover our high-quality research and researchers and read about career opportunities at the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥.
The Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ has four Centres of Excellence in Research designated by the Research Council of Finland for the period 2022-2029 and three for the period 2018-2025. JYU coordinates three of them and is a partner in four Centres of Excellence.
We have two Academy Professors for the period 2021-2026. The Academy Professorship is the most prestigious research position funded by the Research Council of Finland. The Research Council of Finland appoints new Academy Professors approximately every three years for a six-year term.
The Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ has a number of the European Research Council (ERC)-funded researchers in a variety of disciplines. ERC supports multidisciplinary research excellence with long-term research funding.
The Research Council of Finland funds Finnish universities to enhance their research profiles. The funding opportunity is often referred to as Profi. JYU has chosen its profiling areas on the basis of its research priorities and the level of research.
Finnish Flagships are large centres of excellence, combining high-quality research and diverse scientific and societal impact with strong collaboration with the business sector and other actors in society. Currently, JYU leads one and is involved in two more Flagships.
The Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ aims to actively make research results available for use. You can browse and filter all our research projects and groups via our search page.
The career development model at the JYU is transparent, based on clearly described recruitment practices and career path opportunities.
Around 150 new doctorate holders graduate each year from the six faculties of the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥. Our aim is to train research professionals and experts in different fields with a wide range of skills to meet society's needs.
During their training, doctoral researchers gain in-depth knowledge of their field of research to enable them to apply scientific research methods independently and critically and to generate new scientific knowledge. In addition to independent research, the degree includes studies in discipline-specific and transferable skills.
Research Facilities and Infrastructures
Our high-quality research services and infrastructure support both national and international research projects.
Equipment, laboratories, databases and materials are often available not only to researchers and students, but also to partners or for hire.
Looking for more information on publications and projects?
Converis is the research information system (CRIS) of Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥. The system contains information about researchers, projects with external funding, publications, metadata of research data, and research activities.
