What is the Settle in Estonia Programme?
The purpose of the Programme is to support your migration and subsequent integration in Estonia. The programme consists of a basic module, language training (A1) and several thematic modules: working and entrepreneurship, studying, research, family life, international protection, children and young people. All important information about the trainings and registration for them can be found at www.settleinestonia.ee. Follow the Settle in Estonia Facebook page to receive most up to date news.
Content of the Research Module
The Research module of the Settle in Estonia Programme is designed for those who are interested in topics related to the Estonian research and higher education system. The module provides a thorough overview of the following topics:
- research institutions and their functions;
- various academic networks and organisations;
- research funding schemes in Estonia;
- teaching practices applied at Estonian universities, etc.
The study material includes all necessary legal information on the right of residence and requirements for granting or acquiring and extending residence permits for research migration.
The following PDF file contains study materials of the course in 2017. Available only digitally.
Video-introduction to Estonian research landscape
These five learning videos compliment the study material and give an overview about the research landscape in Estonia. This basic information is necessary to incoming researchers and PhD students for settling in and understanding the research system in which they are starting to work.
Present-day R&D governance structure in Estonia
Higher education and R&D funding in Estonia
Academic staff and ranks in Estonia
5 practicalities in Estonian academic field
How do we like to study in Estonia?
Structure of the training course
The duration of the research module is one and a half days and it includes both educational and interactive activities, e.g. a tour of a research institution or meeting with an Estonian researcher. The trainings are held in Tartu, Tallinn and, upon completion of a group, also in Narva two times a year, at the beginning of autumn and spring semesters. Upon registering for the module, you can choose between English and Russian as the language of instruction. Upon completion of the training, you will receive a digital or, upon request, a hard copy certificate confirming that you have completed the training. More information about the schedule, venues and registration for the research module training can be found at www.settleinestonia.ee
Who can participate?
All foreigners who have been living in Estonia for less than five years, have received a temporary living permit or hold a temporary residence right (E.g. the citizens of the European Union), are eligible for the free trainings of the Settle in Estonia Programme.
Why participate?
Upon completion of the research module, you will be familiar with the organisation of the research and higher education system in Estonia, the available funding opportunities and where to find additional information on related topics. You will be also informed on the complementary services offered to newly arrived immigrants settling in Estonia for research or teaching.
The Settle in Estonia Programme is financed by the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Estonia and by the European Union through the European Social Fund (ESF).
The international protection module of the Settle in Estonia Programme is financed by the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Estonia and by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF).
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