National FINDOS Seminar 2026
Postdoc life: Challenges and solutions
Joint Seminar of the National Finnish Doctoral Programmes in Oral Sciences (FINDOS)
The National FINDOS network will host a nationwide symposium for all doctoral researchers in oral health sciences and their supervisors in Helsinki on 19 October 2026. Participation is free of charge for doctoral researchers and supervisors (including coffee, lunch, and a cocktail reception).
For information on travel grants, please contact the local coordinator of your doctoral programme.
Programme (draft)
Welcome coffee and opening remarks
Morning sessions (09:00–12:00)
- Why do we need a PhD?
- Post-doc abroad: why and how
- Coffee break – posters – networking
- Academic career in Finland: Panel discussion (Chair: Tuula Salo)
Lunch – posters – networking
Afternoon sessions (13:00–14:30)
- Licensing and specialization in Finland
- Presentation competition – 3‑minute thesis
Cocktail and networking
Finnish Doctoral Program in Oral Sciences (FINDOS) is a functional network between the research groups and doctoral education at the four dental schools in Finland (Universities of Helsinki, Eastern Finland, Oulu and Turku). Professor Ulvi Gursoy, University of Turku is the Chair of the network (2018-).
FINDOS brings together preclinical and clinical researchers nationwide with a common interest in oral sciences. This encourages the exchange of knowledge and ideas, and improves the possibilities for translational Dental research. FINDOS organises e.g. seminars, summer schools and annual meetings for the students and supervisors. Both national and international networking is encouraged. The ambition of the FINDOS network is to benefit also post-docs and already established researchers.
Kuva: Turun yliopiston viestintä