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United Nations University-WIDER
UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme 2027
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A fellowship for doctoral students to strengthen research on developing economies by using UNU-WIDER’s resources, collaborating with researchers, preparing research papers and presenting a seminar. Fellows typically spend three consecutive months at UNU-WIDER.
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- degree Currently enrolled in a PhD programme Exact current official rule
- degree Still working on thesis and pursuing PhD during the visit Exact current official rule
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research on developing economies Exact current official rule
- Good quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills Exact current official rule
- language Fluent in both oral and written English Exact current official rule
- Researchers in social sciences other than economics, if their work aligns with development-related themes
Preferences and flexible criteria (3)
- career stage Researchers at later stages of their PhD
- Female researchers
- Developing-country researchers
- Level of study
- PhD
- Fields of study
- Social sciences
What's covered Stipend only
- Funding type
- Stipend only
- Duration
- < 6 months
- Host country
- Finland
- Host institution
- UNU-WIDER
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What I need English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- English requirement
- English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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- Prepare the research proposal and CV before starting the application form; the form cannot be saved for later. Uploadable documents must be PDFs under 1 MB. The proposal must cover an unfinished part of the dissertation. Required
- When an application period is active, go to the UNU-WIDER opportunities page and use the application link provided there. Required
- Complete and submit the online application form, uploading the research proposal and CV. The application form does not allow saving for later. Required
- Arrange for the direct PhD supervisor to email a reference letter to UNU-WIDER. It is preferred before the application deadline, but the supervisor may send it later. Required
- Deadline
- 31 March 2027
- Deadline notes
- The September 2026 round closed on 30 September 2026; the next form opens on 1 March 2027 (link on the UNU-WIDER opportunities page) for a three-month visit in September-November.
- Deadline timezone
- UTC+3
- Application cycle
- 2027 application cycle
- Notes
- Female and developing-country researchers are particularly encouraged. The programme was previously known as the PhD Internship Programme.
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