The Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland provides funding to universities to pilot new practices in doctoral education, including support for 1,000 doctoral researchers. The Finnish Doctoral Programme Network in AI is among the recipients. The Work in Finland programme helps Finnish companies, including AI firms, attract and retain international talent.
Name in original language
Suomen tohtoriohjelmien verkosto tekoälyn alalla (AI-DOC); Työ Suomessa -ohjelma
Initiative overview
The initiative aims to strengthen doctoral education and AI talent development in Finland through targeted funding and support programmes. Key aspects include:
- Funding allocation: 1,000 doctoral researchers will receive three-year employment contracts (2024–2027) to complete their degrees
- Programme participation: The Finnish Doctoral Programme Network in AI is among the beneficiaries, supporting research and training in AI
As part of the national Talent Boost programme, Work in Finland at Business Finland focuses on labour and study-based migration, supporting the attraction and retention of international talent, particularly in IT and AI sectors. Activities include:
- Helping companies recruit and retain highly skilled international employees
- Supporting AI and technology firms in building a competitive workforce
- Facilitating integration of international talent into the Finnish labour market
Future outlook:
- Expansion of doctoral AI education and research networks
- Continued strengthening of Finland’s international AI talent pool
- Alignment between higher education, research, and industry needs to support innovation and competitiveness
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Ministry of Education and Culture
