Visiting PhD Fellowship 2027 at United Nations University-WIDER — Fully Funded Research Opportunity for PhD Students
The UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme 2027 offers doctoral students a fully funded opportunity to strengthen their dissertation research while working at a leading development economics institute.
Overview
The UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme provides registered doctoral candidates with an opportunity to enhance their research quality and engage with top-tier development economics experts. Fellows typically spend three consecutive months at UNU-WIDER to advance their dissertation, prepare one or more research papers, present a seminar on their findings, and potentially publish their work in the WIDER Working Paper Series.
Benefits
- A monthly stipend of EUR 2,100 to assist with living costs in Helsinki
- A travel grant covering round-trip travel between the fellow's home country and the host institution
- Medical insurance coverage for the duration of the fellowship
- Access to world-class research facilities, resources, and institutional networks
Eligibility
- Must be currently enrolled in a PhD programme
- Must possess the ability to conduct independent research focused on developing economies
- Must demonstrate strong quantitative and/or qualitative analytical capabilities
- Must be fluent in written and spoken English
- Open to researchers from other social science disciplines whose work aligns with development themes, alongside economics researchers
- Priority is given to early-career researchers, female researchers, individuals from developing countries, and PhD candidates in the later stages of their studies
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their materials through the online application platform during the active application window. The submission requirements include:
- A completed online application form
- An updated curriculum vitae (CV)
- A reference letter from the applicant's PhD supervisor, which must be sent directly by the supervisor to [email protected] to confirm enrolment
Applications sent via email or postal mail are not accepted.
Deadline
The September application cycle deadline is 30 September 23:59 UTC+3.