It is possible to some extent. It is important that the students research gives a clear contribution to the result of the project. If you are planning to hire students, please be in contact with the Joint Secretariat to discuss the details in your specific case. Specific note, applicable from call 3: If you are planning to hire PhD students for the project you must clearly describe the role and relevance of the PhD student in the project. The programme will accept a maximum of 50 % as the fixed percentage for a PhD student. No educational/ teaching- activities will be financed. The same rules apply to partners in Finland, Sweden and Norway.