Researchers, teachers and academic experts – welcome to the Union!
The Union of Research Professionals (Tieteentekijät) is an organisation and trade union for researchers, teachers and other academic experts at universities and in different research institutions either in public or private sector.
You can join the Union of Research Professionals through one of its many member associations. The board of the member association in question decides on its new members and notifies them in writing of the decision.
See all member associations here
Joining the Union
With the same application you apply to become a member of Research Professionals, one of our member associations and the Unemployment Fund for Education and Science.
Membership officially begins, at the earliest, on the date when the written application for membership is submitted. You can also choose a date when you wish your membership to begin. Please note, however, that you cannot join retroactively. Please take notice also about our Membership fees and Membership benefits.
Membership benefits
As a member of Research Professionals, you can take advantage of the versatile member services and benefits.
Membership fees
The membership fee is 1% of the primary wages subject to withholding tax, however for a minimum of 96 euro and maximum of 600 euro per year. The membership fee includes also the Unemployment Fund for Education and Science, except for pensioners and students.
Updating membership details
Please inform us of any changes to your membership details, such as a changed employment relationship or contact information, so that we can maintain an up‑to‑date member register.
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