Scholarship
UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme
The UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme provides an opportunity for qualified researchers to spend time at the UNU-WIDER institute in Helsinki. Scholars work on their own research projects and interact with the institute's research staff.
About this scholarship
UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme is offered by United Nations University at phd level. The award is valued at Fully funded, provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Fully funded. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Eligible study areas include Economics and Development Studies. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Open to researchers from developing countries, including Sri Lanka, who are working on development economics or related disciplines.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Fields of study
Economics and Development Studies
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- United Nations University
- Award
- Fully funded
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Fields of study
- Economics and Development Studies
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20