UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme  2026/2027 for PhD Scholars (Fully Funded to Helsinki, Finland).

4.6K Application Deadline: 30 September, 2025 23:59 UTC+3. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme. The Visiting Scholars Programme gives qualified scholars an opportunity to research topics related to development and/or global economic issues, and to participate in UNU-WIDER activities. Scholars typically spend a 2-3 months ‘sabbatical’ at UNU-WIDER. During this time they prepare one or more papers to be considered for publication in the WIDER working paper series, and present a seminar in their field of research.

Selection criteria

• Applicants should have a PhD degree in economics or a development-related discipline.
• A good publication record is an added advantage.
• Applications from suitably qualified early-career, female, and developing country researchers are particularly encouraged.

Financial assistance

• UNU-WIDER provides medical insurance (for medical and hospital services resulting from sickness and accident during your stay at UNU-WIDER), and a monthly stipend of EUR 3,330 as a contribution towards travel, visa, accommodation and other out-of-pocket expenses.
• Visiting scholars may apply for a supplementary grant to cover high travel costs (incl. visa and related travel) for 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. For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme