About the Organisation:

The United Nations University's World Institute for Development Economics Research provides economic analysis and policy advice with the aim of promoting sustainable and equitable development for all. The Institute began its activities more than 30 years ago as the first research centre of the United Nations University.

Visiting Doctorate Scholarship:

The Visiting Doctoral Scholarship Programme gives registered doctoral students the opportunity to use UNU-WIDER's resources and facilities for their doctoral thesis or dissertation research on developing economies, and to work with our researchers in areas of mutual interest.

Visiting doctoral fellows normally spend three consecutive months at UNU-WIDER before returning to their home institution. During their time in Helsinki, the fellows prepare one or more research papers and present a seminar on their research results. They may also have the opportunity to publish their research in the WIDER Working Paper Series.

Criteria:

• Candidates must be enrolled in a doctoral programme and have demonstrated the ability to conduct research on developing economies.
• Candidates working in other social sciences can apply, but should bear in mind that UNU-WIDER is an economics-focused institute.
• Candidates must be fluent in oral and written English and have good quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills.
• Applications from early career researchers, women and suitably qualified developing countries are particularly encouraged.
• The programme is especially aimed at researchers in the later stages of their doctorate.
• The Visiting Doctorate Scholarship Programme is highly competitive and only a limited number of scholars can be accepted. In recent years, one per cent of all applications have been successful

Financial Assistance:

• UNU-WIDER provides a travel grant to cover the costs of travelling to and from your doctoral institution, medical insurance (for medical and hospital services resulting from illness and accident during your stay at UNU-WIDER) and a monthly stipend of 1,650 euros to cover living expenses in Helsinki during the period of your grant.
• The programme does not provide services or cover expenses related to dependents.

Application procedure:

• UNU-WIDER only receives online applications for the Visiting Doctoral Fellowship Programme twice a year. The deadlines for the submission of applications are 31 March and 30 of September 23:59 UTC+3 of each year. By enrolling in September, you would be visiting UNU-WIDER for three months during the period March-June of the following year, and by enrolling in March, you would be visiting UNU-WIDER for three months during September-November of the same year.
• As part of your application, you will be asked to upload your curriculum vitae. Your doctoral supervisor will need to provide UNU-WIDER with a letter of reference, which should be sent by e-mail (by your supervisor) to the following address: phdreference@wider.unu.edu. The reference letter will also be used to certify that you are enrolled in a doctoral programme at your university.

If you have any questions, please contact us at the following e-mail address: phdfellow@wider.unu.edu

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