PhD Fellowships in Economics

About the program

The Visiting PhD Fellowship Program gives registered doctoral students the opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with our researchers in areas of mutual interest.

Time Frame

Visiting PhD fellows typically spend three consecutive months at UNU-WIDER before returning to their home institution.

Selection Criteria

  • Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program and have shown 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.

Financial Assistance

  • UNU-WIDER provides a travel grant to cover the costs of travel to and from the location of your PhD granting institution;
  • medical insurance;
  • a monthly stipend of EUR 1,750 to cover living expenses in Helsinki during the period of their fellowship.

Application Procedure

UNU-WIDER only receives online applications

For full information on the fellowship; https://www.wider.unu.edu/phdfellows

Deadline: 31 October 23:59 UTC+2

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