The Applications are now open for the UNU WIDER Visiting Scholars Program 2025 in Finland. It is a Fully Funded opportunity for qualified candidates to spend 2 to 3 Months at the UNU WIDER in Helsinki, Finland, and conduct research related to development and global economic issues. Participants will also participate in UNU-WIDER activities. There is no application fee, and it is a Fully Funded Program. All the expenses are covered. Below are more details about the UNU WIDER Visiting Scholars Program requirements, financial benefits, and the application process.
Details About UNU WIDER Visiting Scholars Program
- Host Country: Finland
- Location: Helsinki
- Duration: 3 Months
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 30th September 2025
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Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
- Medical Insurance: Covers medical and hospital services resulting from sickness and accident during your stay at UNU-WIDER.
- Airfare Ticket
- Monthly Stipend: EUR 3,330 to cover:
- Travel
- Visa
- Accommodation
- Other out-of-pocket expenses.
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Program Focus
Qualified scholars in the Visiting Scholars Program spend 2-3 months at UNU-WIDER to research development and global economic issues. They prepare papers for the WIDER working paper series and present a research seminar.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants from around the world are eligible to apply.
- Required: A PhD in economics or a development-related discipline.
- Advantage: A good publication record.
- Applications are particularly encouraged from:
- Early-career researchers.
- Female researchers.
- Researchers from developing countries.
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How to Apply for the UNU WIDER Visiting Scholars Program?
Candidates must submit an online application. The Link to the official website is below.
APPLY FOR THE UNU-WIDER VISITING SCHOLARS PROGRAM
