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United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)
UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme – Fall 2026
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A visiting scholars programme for research on development and/or global economic issues and participation in UNU-WIDER activities. Scholars typically spend 2–3 months at UNU-WIDER, prepare papers for consideration for the WIDER working paper series, and present a seminar.
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- degree PhD in economics
- degree PhD in a development-related discipline
Preferences and flexible criteria (4)
- career stage early-career researchers
- female researchers
- developing country researchers
- good publication record
- Fields of study
- Business and economics, Development studies
What's covered Stipend only
- Funding type
- Stipend only
- Funding details
- UNU-WIDER provides medical insurance; a monthly stipend of EUR 3,375 as a contribution towards travel, visa, accommodation and other out-of-pocket expenses; cover high travel costs (incl. visa and related travel) for the part exceeding EUR 1,200; the part exceeding EUR 1,200 (lowest economy class fare) provided that the ticket is paid by the visiting scholar, and no other travel grants are received from another source; a monthly stipend of EUR 3,375; provides medical insurance; towards travel; towards travel, visa
- Duration
- < 6 months
- Host institution
- United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)
What I need Application materials must be in English
- English requirement
- Application materials must be in English
- In-person requirements
- In-person requirement unclear
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- Complete the online application form. Required
- Upload your curriculum vitae (CV) as part of the application. Required
- Submit the completed online application form; applications are not accepted by email or post. Required
- Deadline
- 30 September 2026
- Deadline notes
- The official page says applications are received once each year and the online application form becomes active on 1 September each year.
- Deadline timezone
- UTC+3
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- The programme does not provide services or cover expenses related to dependents. Applications are not received by email or post.
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