Research Director Marja Mikkola
Institute of Biotechnology, Helsinki Institute of Life Science
phone: +358–02941 59344
The director of the doctoral programme
The tasks and duties of the board based on the Rector's decision RP141/2013 stating (translated and accommodated to ILS with several faculties):
Doctoral researchers' representatives
Harri Mäcklin, Senior Advisor for Doctoral Education
The senior advisor for doctoral education of the programme
Other important email addresses:
All group leaders who act as supervisors of doctoral candidates can be found from the University of Helsinki
Please note that the list includes both students and supervisors. If you're looking for a potential supervisor, look for people having 'Supervisor in doctoral programme' title.
From the
Finding supervisors willing to guide you through your thesis project is one of the most important steps when preparing your application. But it’s not always an easy feat. Here are a few tips on how to go about it:
Start early. And when we say early, we’re talking about months rather than weeks. Finding the right match can be a time-consuming business.
In matters related to preliminary examination of the doctoral dissertation, please contact the following, according to the faculty of your doctoral study right:
Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
Admission Services:
Lists for doctoral candidates
All ILS doctoral candidates should join the
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Email list for ILS supervisors
Primary supervisors are added to the
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The ILS student council serves as a platform between PhD students and the doctoral program. The aim is to help you with any issues regarding student welfare, teaching or life as a PhD student in general by collecting feedback, providing information and keeping you up to date with upcoming events. The student council organizes the annual ILS PhD Symposium.
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