FUNDED : Apply for the UNU-WIDER - United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research Visiting Programmes

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FUNDED : Apply for the UNU-WIDER – United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research Visiting Programmes

Overview

The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research began operations in 1985 in Helsinki, Finland, as the first research centre of the United Nations University.

Today it is a unique blend of think tank, research institute, and UN agency – providing a range of services from policy advice to governments as well as freely available original research coordinated by a core group of resident and non-resident researchers and undertaken by a global network of collaborators.

Request for research proposals

Public revenue mobilization; Poverty, inequality, and labour markets

The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), together with the National Treasury of South Africa (NT), is requesting research proposals under the third phase of the Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive...

Closing date: 15 October 2026

Submit questions by 8 October 2026

Available Positions

Vacancies

Master's Student assignment

UNU-WIDER invites applications from master’s students interested in writing their thesis under the supervision of the Institute’s research staff. In line with its commitment to nurturing the next generation of development scholars, UNU-WIDER actively...

Reference number: UNU-WIDER/RU/UNU-605-MS-02-2026

Closing date: 30 September 2026

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Vacancies

Visiting Scholars

Our 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. Deadline for applications is 30 September 23:59 UTC+3.

Closing date: 30 September 2026

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