Are you a doctoral student conducting research on developing economies? The UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme offers you an exciting opportunity to enhance your research with access to valuable resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER, located in Helsinki, Finland. This programme allows you to collaborate with experienced researchers and gain insights that can benefit your PhD dissertation or thesis research.
About the Programme
The Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme is designed for registered doctoral students working on their PhD dissertation or thesis in the field of developing economies. During the programme, fellows will spend three consecutive months at UNU-WIDER, where they can:
- Access a wide range of research resources.
- Work alongside experienced researchers in areas of mutual interest.
- Present their research findings in a seminar.
- Have the opportunity to publish their work in the WIDER Working Paper Series.
This prestigious programme also provides valuable networking opportunities and exposure to a global community of researchers.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Enrolled in a PhD programme.
- Conducting research on developing economies or related fields (note: UNU-WIDER is an economics-focused institute).
- Proficient in both written and spoken English.
- Have strong quantitative or qualitative research skills.
The programme particularly encourages applications from early-career researchers, women, and researchers from developing countries. It’s most suitable for PhD candidates in the later stages of their research.
Financial Assistance
UNU-WIDER provides financial support to fellows in the following ways:
- Travel Grant: Covers travel expenses to and from Helsinki.
- Medical Insurance: Covers health services for sickness and accidents during the fellowship.
- Stipend: A monthly stipend of EUR 2,050 to cover living expenses in Helsinki.
Please note that expenses related to dependents are not covered.
Application Procedure
Applications for the Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme are accepted online only twice a year. The application deadlines are:
- 31 March (for fellowships in September–November of the same year).
- 30 September (for fellowships in March–June of the following year).
- The application link will be active one month before the submission deadline (i.e., 1 March and 1 September).
- The selected applicants will be notified via email within four weeks of the application deadline.
To Apply:
- Visit the UNU-WIDER application portal (link available one month before the deadline).
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload your updated curriculum vitae.
- Have your PhD supervisor submit a reference letter to: [email protected] (the letter should confirm your enrolment in the PhD programme).
For tips on writing the proposal, be sure to visit the Q&A page.
Important Notes:
- Applications via email or post are not accepted.
- Please review the Q&A page for any questions you might have before contacting the programme team.
Contact Information:
If you have questions or face issues with your online application, please reach out to:
Email: [email protected]
Please note that responses may take up to five working days.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to advance your research with UNU-WIDER! The deadline for applications is 31 March 2025, 23:59 UTC+3. Apply early and take your research to the next level!
For more details, visit the official UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship page.
