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Visiting scholars

The UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme is intended to give qualified scholars an opportunity to undertake research on topics related to development and/or global economic issues, to participate in UNU-WIDER activities, and to contribute to UNU-WIDER publications. It is also designed to aid the dissemination of UNU-WIDER research and to contribute to the UNU-WIDER outreach programme.
For some places in the programme, preference will be given to females and to applicants from developing countries.

Successful applicants are expected to
  1. have a PhD degree in economics or a related discipline.
  2. have a good publication record.
  3. pursue research on development or global economic issues.
  4. spend between 2-3 months at UNU-WIDER.
  5. interact with the academic staff at UNU-WIDER.
  6. prepare one or more papers to be considered for publication in the WIDER Research Paper series.
  7. present a seminar in their field of research.
  8. acknowledge UNU-WIDER's support when appropriate.


Financial assistance

UNU-WIDER typically provides a monthly stipend of EUR 2500 as a contribution towards travel, accommodation, medical, and other out-of-pocket expenses. Developing country scholars may apply for a supplementary grant to cover high travel costs.

Application procedure 

There is no standard application form. Those interested in this programme should submit

  1. a written letter of application which includes the preferred period for the sabbatical.
  2. a research proposal, bearing in mind UNU-WIDER's current research focus, and
  3. a detailed curriculum vitae, including contact details and a list of publications.

Applications can either be emailed (research@wider.unu.edu) or sent by regular mail to the following address: 

Visiting Scholars Programme
UNU-WIDER
Katajanokanlaituri 6 B
FIN-00160 Helsinki
FINLAND

Applications by regular mail should be postmark 30 September (i.e., the date of posting should be on or before the closing date). Applications will not be assessed until after the closing date.



Please read the above guideline before making any inquires.

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