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The Visiting Scholars Programme gives qualified scholars an opportunity to research topics related to development and/or global economic issues, and to participate in UNU-WIDER activities. Scholars typically spend a 2-3 months ‘sabbatical’ at UNU-WIDER. During this time they prepar
The Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students the opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with our researchers in areas of mutual interest. Visiting PhD fel
Our Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students the opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with our researchers in areas of mutual interest. Visiting PhD fel
Published: 07 Mar 2025 Type: Fellowship
The Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students an opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with our researchers in areas of mutual interest. Visiting PhD fell
Published: 04 Mar 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: Finland
The Visiting PhD Fellowship Program at UNU-WIDER offers doctoral students an invaluable opportunity to advance their dissertation or thesis research on developing economies. Fellows gain access to UNU-WIDER’s extensive resources and facilities while collaborating closely with our researchers o
Published: 04 Sep 2024 Type: Fellowship Study in: Finland
The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), together with the National Treasury of South Africa (NT) is seeking postgraduate students to apply for a funded MSc research project using tax data at the National Treasury Secure Data Facility (NT-SDF). Th
Published: 10 Jun 2024 Type: Masters Study in: South Africa
UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD fellows typically spend three consecutive months at UNU-WIDER before returning to their home institution. During their time in Helsinki, fellows prepare one or more research papers and present a seminar on their research findings. They may also have th
Published: 12 Mar 2024 Type: Fellowship Value: EUR 1,600
UNU-WIDER is hiring a Research Fellow based in Helsinki, Finland. As Research Fellow you would establish, develop, and lead a research programme and associated projects, which links climate change, just transition and distributional outcomes in developing countries. UNU-WIDER is a leadi
Published: 08 Nov 2023 Type: Fellowship Study in: Finland
Our Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students the opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with our researchers in areas of mutual interest. Visiting PhD fel
Published: 12 Sep 2023 Type: Fellowship
The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research provides economic analysis and policy advice with the aim of promoting sustainable and equitable development for all.
The Institute began operations over 30 years ago in Helsinki, Finland, as the first research centre of the United Nations University. Today it is a unique blend of think tank, research institute, and UN agency – providing a range of services from policy advice to governments as well as freely available original research.
Over the period 2019–23 UNU-WIDER research will focus on the interlinked development challenges of transforming economies, states, and societies. These transformations are central to the achievement of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Three key concerns will be integrated throughout the research programme — fragility and risk, empowerment, knowledge and capacity. Learn more here
