Applications are invited from qualified applicants for the UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme aimed at giving successful applicants an opportunity to research topics related to development and/or global economic issues, and to participate in UNU-WIDER activities.
The scholars program affords the scholar 2-3 months ‘sabbatical’ at the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research where they carry out research to be considered for publication in the WIDER working paper series.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): UNU-WIDER
- Host Institution(s): UNU-WIDER, Finland
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Scholarship Worth: Not specified
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Nationality: All Nationalities
See Also: Schwarzman Scholars Program 2025 (Fully Funded to China)
UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme 2024 | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the UNU-WIDER Scholarships, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must have obtained a doctoral degree in economics or a development-related discipline.
- Must have a good publication record.
- Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic and research abilities.
- Applications from suitably qualified early-career, female, and developing country researchers are particularly encouraged.
Programme Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Monthly stipend of EUR 3,250
- Contribution towards travel, visa, accommodation and other out-of-pocket expenses.
- Scholars may apply for supplementary grant to cover high travel costs.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the UNU-WIDER Scholars Programme are to submit an online application and submit all the required documents on or before the application deadline.
Selected applicants will be informed by email of the final decision within eight weeks of the closing deadline.
Application Deadline: 30 September 2024