Program Overview

Introduction to the 2021 Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme

The 2021 Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme at the UNU World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) is a unique opportunity for registered doctoral students to utilize the resources and knowledge available within UNU-WIDER to support their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies.

Programme Details

The programme will take place online from September to November 2021 and gives participants the chance to work with UNU-WIDER researchers in areas of mutual interest. During the three-month online visiting PhD fellowship, selected candidates will engage with other PhD fellows and UNU-WIDER researchers to develop their research, with the aim of preparing one or more research papers and presenting an online seminar on their research findings.

Research Opportunities

Participants may also have the opportunity to publish their research in the WIDER Working Paper Series. The programme focuses on developing economies, and candidates working in other social sciences may apply, but should note that UNU-WIDER is an economics-focused institute.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD programme and have demonstrated the ability to conduct research on developing economies. Candidates should be fluent in oral and written English and possess good quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills. Applications from suitably qualified early-career, female, and developing country researchers are particularly encouraged.

Programme Structure

• The programme is designed to support PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies.
  • Participants will work with UNU-WIDER researchers in areas of mutual interest.
  • The programme includes the preparation of one or more research papers.
  • Participants will present an online seminar on their research findings.
• The programme is hosted by the UNU World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER).

Location and Affiliation

• The programme is affiliated with the United Nations University.
• The location of the programme is Finland.

Theme and Keywords

• The theme of the programme is Education.
• The keywords associated with the programme are Economics and Development.