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You usually wouldn't need POF since it's a PhD. If you're a researcher, it is usually a paid position, so you'll be on a salary. In essence, you're coming as an employee of the institution. You may already have a "hosting agreement" from the university for a researcher. That should be enough. When I applied to VFS, they didn't know how to process my application - whether as a student (no admission letter) or a worker. They requested proof of funds, and I told them I didn't need any. The lady insisted I needed it. I knew I didn't, but luckily I had an account statement in my bag for 500k closing balance. I gave it to her, and she accepted it. I think she needed it to check a box in the checklist or something. But if yours is a scholarship PhD, I think you'd need a POF for upkeep.

westbuoi:
Hi Guys, I'm going for PhD in Finland, tuition free...Just want to find out on Proof of Funds..Do I need POF for just the first year or for the entire 3years?

Will appreciate an urgent response

Thanks.

Thanks so much for this prompt response @semmyk. This is very helpful. I appreciate you man!

semmyk:
Congrats (or should we say congratulobia). A salaried PhD in Nordic is well worth it.
Your uni hosting agreement should suffice as this is a salaried doctorate and not a scholarship doctorate. However, you may get an insurance if you feel uncomfortable (see addendum below).
The application section for salaried doctorate is #researcher.
Residence permit application for a researcher: ... study for a licentiate degree or prepare a doctoral dissertation https://migri.fi/en/researcher
Also, pay attention to the sections:
- Requirements
- Application-specific attachments
The agreement signed by the researcher and the research organisation, containing the following information: ... ...

Kindly get confirmation from your promoter/supervisor or the international office (actually from HR in your case)

NB : The application link starts from [url]migri.fi/en/i-want-a-residence-permit[/url]
[Addendum] in general, the applicable rule or determining factor is ... (health) insurance must be valid when you arrive in Finland.
For details on health insurance, see [url]migri.fi/en/insurance[/url]

semmyk:
There're 2 types of PhD: salaried and non-salaried. These 2 applied to Nordic, Swiss, and few others around.
For salaried, you are essential a 'staff' but doing research towards your PhD. Just think of a GA in a 9ja uni.
For non-salaried, you might be self-paying or receiving scholarship (partial or full).
For both, you'll typically go through an application process. For the non-salaried, you might have some slack.
The salaried is the default. Essentially, you're not only 'applying' for a PhD slot (with proposal for a research topic), but also for a job! You'll typically go through an interview process.

You may kick-start with
- www.studyinfinland.fi/admissions/doctoral-admissions
- https://academicpositions.fi/jobs/position/phd/country/finland

I got a PhD research position in Finland with a monthly salary. I'll appreciate any information on best practices regarding the resident permit application. I am just starting the process of filling out an online application with enterfinland. I have the signed Hosting agreement from the school. I'll need help with the insurance company to use although my HA stipulates I'll have free occupational health care, it does not start until I arrive but an insurance certificate requirement is needed during the application with VSF. The suggested SIP I contacted is quoting about €440. Thanks