Bank of Finland Research Unit Visiting Scholars Programme 

The Bank of Finland's Research Unit invites applications for the Visiting Scholars Programme in the areas of interest for the Bank, especially macroeconomics, monetary policy, and financial stability.

Timing
2025 visits can take place anytime between February and December, except for July (due to holiday season). The deadline for applications was October 6, 2024.

Duration
Visits usually last one to two weeks. We expect the Visiting Scholars to stay with the Research Unit for the entire duration of their visit.

Applicants
We invite scholars from academia, central banks and other policy institutions. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in Economics or Finance at the time of applying and be active researchers. Preference will be given to applications that have the potential to develop into research collaboration with the Bank’s researchers.

Funding and accommodation
We reimburse a single round-trip economy class ticket to Helsinki. We offer a remuneration intended to cover accommodation and food expenses. For visitors who cannot accept Bank of Finland remuneration, these arrangements are negotiable, for example we can instead cover the accommodation costs directly.

Relationship with the Research Unit
We encourage Visiting Scholars to participate fully in the research life of the Research Unit, for example by attending the various research seminars, and other events related to research, as well as presenting their own work.

Application instructions
The deadline for 2025 applications was October 6, 2024.

Any inquiries should be sent to vp.research (at) bof.fi. 

Selected applicants will be informed about the outcome by the end of October 2024.

Future calls for applications
The Visiting Scholars Programme normally runs on an annual basis. The next call is expected to be announced in fall 2025.

Additional information
Please notice that the Visiting Scholars Programme of the Research Unit is separate from and has a different focus than the Visiting Researchers Programme organized by the Bank of Finland Institute for Emerging Economies (BOFIT). For the BOFIT programme, please see https://www.bofit.fi/en/visiting-researchers-programme/.

At the Bank of Finland, we actively work to ensure and enhance equality, diversity and inclusiveness throughout the organization. We are also doing our best to warmly encourage qualified diverse talents from all backgrounds to visit the Bank of Finland. We value a safe and collaborative workplace where each person’s unique background and viewpoint are a precious resource. All of us are equal in rights and dignity.