UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme – Fall 2026 (Funded)

Deadline: September 30, 2026

Applications are open for the UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme – Fall 2026. The Visiting Scholars Programme gives qualified scholars an opportunity to research topics related to development and/or global economic issues, and to participate in United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (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.

Costs

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 3,375 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. The programme does not provide services or cover expenses related to dependents.

Eligibility

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.

They prefer applicants whose research overlaps with their current research programme, but they remain open to proposals on all aspects of development.

Application

Answer each question clearly and completely, in English. You will be required to upload in PDF:

Your Research Proposal at the end of part C and

Your Curriculum Vitae – CV (add list of principal publications, if applicable (please include co-authors, year, title and publisher)) at the end of part D.

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For more information, visit UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme.