Applications are now open for the 2025 UNU WIDER Visiting Scholar Programme in Finland . The program offers a fully-funded opportunity for qualified candidates to spend two to three months at UNU WIDER in Helsinki, Finland , conducting research on development and global economic issues. Participants will also participate in UNU-WIDER activities. The program is fully funded, and all expenses are covered. Below are more details about the UNU WIDER Visiting Scholar Programme requirements, financial benefits, and application procedures.
Details about the UNU WIDER Visiting Researchers Programme in Economic and Social Development
- Host country : Finland
- Location : Helsinki
- Duration : 3 months
- Benefits : Fully Funded
- Deadline: September 30, 2025
Financial benefits
The program covers:
- Medical Insurance: Covers medical and hospital services resulting from illness and accidents during your stay at UNU-WIDER.
- flight ticket
- Monthly salary: 3,330 euros to cover:
- travels
- Visa
- stay
- Other out-of-pocket expenses.
Program focus
Eligible researchers in the Visiting Researcher Programme spend two to three months at the United Nations University's World Institute for Economic Development Research (WIDER), where they prepare research papers for the Institute's Working Paper Series and deliver a research seminar.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants from all over the world can apply.
- Required : PhD in Economics or a development-related major.
- Advantage : Good publishing record.
- Applications are particularly encouraged from:
- Early career researchers.
- Researchers.
- Researchers from developing countries.
How to apply for the UNU WIDER Visiting Researcher Programme?
Candidates must apply online. The official website link is below.