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The Bank of Finland's RU Visiting Scholars Programme
Call For Applications - 2018

The Bank of Finland's Research Unit (RU) invites applications for the Visiting Scholars Programme. The Programme is designed to enhance the Bank's research excellence in the key areas of interest for the Bank, i.e. macroeconomics, monetary policy, financial stability and financial markets. Research projects are conducted at the Monetary Policy and Research department.

TIMING AND DEADLINES: We invite Visiting Scholars on a bi-annual basis.

Spring 2018 visits will take place between February and June 2018. The deadline for Spring 2018 applications is September 30, 2017.
For autumn visits between September and December 2018, the deadline will be April 30, 2018.

DURATION: Research visits usually last one to four weeks and their start is subject to agreement between each researcher and RU. We expect the Visiting Scholars to stay with the RU for the entire duration of their visit.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in Economics or Finance at the time of applying. Priority will be given to new visitors.

RELATIONSHIP WITH RU: We encourage Visiting Scholars to participate fully in the research life of RU, for example by attending RU research seminars, seminars run by the Bank of Finland BOFIT Unit and other events related to research. We expect Visiting Scholars to present their own research in a seminar whilst they are visiting RU, and to submit a paper to our Discussion Paper Series, before submitting to a journal. 

FUNDING: The salary is commensurate with the Visiting Scholar's professional background, experience and the Bank of Finland wage scale. We also reimburse a round-trip economy class travel to Helsinki.

COMPUTER FACILITIES AND DESK SPACE: We provide the Visiting Scholars with a Bank of Finland login and email address, enabling them to use computer facilities at RU. We also provide office space as well as access to all RU facilities, including data, libraries and computer resources.

ACCOMMODATION: We help in finding accommodation in Helsinki during the visit. We do not, however, cover accommodation expenses for the visitors.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applications and inquiries should be sent via e-mail to vp.research@bof.fi

The deadline for Spring 2018 applications is September 30, 2017. Applicants will be informed about the outcome of their applications by October 15, 2017.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Your application should include the following:
- A cover letter including your contact details and the preferred timing of the visit.
- A summary of the suggested research project in English.
- A detailed CV together with a copy of recent research papers.
- Applicants who have recently completed their doctorate are encouraged to submit two letters of reference evaluating their qualification.

Permanent link: https://www.suomenpankki.fi/en/research/visiting-scholars-programme

Posted: 31 Mar 2017