BOFIT Visiting Researchers programme
The BOFIT Visiting Researchers programme supports short-term research visits in Helsinki for scholars studying macroeconomic and financial topics in emerging markets, especially China, Russia, India, Ukraine, and Turkey.
Funder: Bank of Finland Institute for Economies in Transition
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (application deadline for autumn/winter call, projected)
Funding Amounts: Salary based on experience (Bank of Finland scale); economy-class travel reimbursed; typical visit 3–4 weeks.
Summary: Supports research visits to BOFIT in Helsinki for work on emerging market economies, with salary and travel support.
Key Information: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree; research must align with BOFIT’s focus on emerging markets.
Description
The BOFIT Visiting Researchers programme offers academics and researchers the opportunity to conduct research at the Bank of Finland Institute for Economies in Transition (BOFIT) in Helsinki. The programme is designed for scholars whose work relates to macroeconomic and financial topics concerning emerging markets, with particular emphasis on China, Russia, India, Ukraine, and Turkey. Projects on institutional development in emerging economies, global trade, capital flows, and economic integration are also encouraged.
Selected Visiting Researchers are expected to actively participate in BOFIT’s research activities, present their work in seminars, and contribute to the institute’s Discussion Paper Series. The programme provides office space, access to data resources and libraries, and support for integration into the BOFIT research community. Visits usually last three to four weeks, with flexibility for shorter stays.
