United Nations University (UNU-WIDER) 2021 Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme

Applications are welcomed from qualified and eligible candidates for the United Nations University (UNU-WIDER) Visiting PhD Fellowship 2021.

The Fellowship programme will give registered doctoral students the opportunity to utilize the resources and knowledge available within UNU-WIDER to support their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies and to work with other researchers in areas of mutual interest.

• Table of Content
• About United Nations University (UNU)
• UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme
• Aim and Benefits of UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme
• Requirements for UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About United Nations University (UNU)

The United Nations University (UNU) is a global think tank and postgraduate teaching organisation headquartered in Japan. The mission of the UN University is to contribute, through collaborative research and education, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations, its Peoples and Member States. In carrying out this mission, the UN University works with leading universities and research institutes in UN Member States, functioning as a bridge between the international academic community and the Un... continue reading

UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme

Aim and Benefits of UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme

• Travel grant to cover the costs of travel to and from the location of your PhD granting institution.
• Medical insurance
• Monthly stipend of EUR 1,700 to cover living expenses.

Requirements for UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme Qualification

To be eligible for the UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship 2021, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled in a PhD programme and have shown ability to conduct research on developing economies.
• Should be fluent in oral and written English and possess good quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent research and leadership abilities.
• Applications from suitably qualified early-career, female, and developing country researchers are particularly encouraged.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Interested applicants for the UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship 2021 are to prepare and submit their application forms. As part of your application, you will be asked to upload your curriculum vitae.

Your PhD supervisor will need to provide UNU-WIDER with a reference, which should be emailed (by your supervisor) to [email protected].

For more details, visit UNU-WIDER website.