Our 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 prepare one or more papers to be considered for publication in the WIDER working paper series, and present a seminar in their field of research.
Table of Content
- UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme
- Benefits of UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme
- Requirements for UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme
- Application Deadline
- How to Apply
UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme
| Application Deadline | September 30, 2024 |
| Funding Type | Partially Funded |
| Type | Ph.D |
| Sponsor | United Nations University (UNU) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
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Benefits of UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme
UNU-WIDER provides medical insurance (for medical and hospital services resulting from sickness and accident during your stay at UNU-WIDER), and a monthly stipend of EUR 3,250 as a contribution towards travel, visa, accommodation and other out-of-pocket expenses.
Visiting scholars may apply for a supplementary grant to cover high travel costs (incl. visa and related travel) for the part exceeding EUR 1,200 (lowest economy class fare) provided that the ticket is paid by the visiting scholar, and no other travel grants are received from another source. The programme does not provide services or cover expenses related to dependents.
Requirements for UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme
Applicants should have a PhD degree in economics or a development-related discipline. A good publication record is an added advantage. Applications from suitably qualified early-career, female, and developing country researchers are particularly encouraged.
We prefer applicants whose research overlaps with our current research programme, but we remain open to proposals on all aspects of development.
Application Deadline
September 30, 2024
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should have a PhD degree in economics or a development-related discipline. A good publication record is an added advantage. Applications from suitably qualified early-career, female, and developing country researchers are particularly encouraged.
We prefer applicants whose research overlaps with our current research programme, but we remain open to proposals on all aspects of development.
Offered Benefits
UNU-WIDER provides medical insurance (for medical and hospital services resulting from sickness and accident during your stay at UNU-WIDER), and a monthly stipend of EUR 3,250 as a contribution towards travel, visa, accommodation and other out-of-pocket expenses.
Visiting scholars may apply for a supplementary grant to cover high travel costs (incl. visa and related travel) for the part exceeding EUR 1,200 (lowest economy class fare) provided that the ticket is paid by the visiting scholar, and no other travel grants are received from another source. The programme does not provide services or cover expenses related to dependents.
Application Process
UNU-WIDER only receives online applications for the Visiting Scholars Programme once each year. The deadline for submission of applications is 30 September 23:59 UTC+3.
Please note that the link to the online application form will only become active one month prior to the submission deadline (i.e., on 1 September of each year).
Selected applicants will be informed by email of the final decision within eight weeks of the closing deadline. The selected applicants must confirm their decision to take up UNU-WIDER's offer two weeks after being contacted.
If you are interested in participating in this programme you should complete and submit the application form.
As part of your application, you will be asked to upload your curriculum vitae. If you experience problems with uploading this document then it can be emailed to the following address: scholars1(at)wider.unu.edu.
