Overview
UNU-WIDER’s September Visiting PhD Fellowship call opens 1 September for doctoral researchers studying developing economies, with three-month visits to Helsinki in April–June 2027.
Complete research opportunity details
The Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme accepts online applications twice yearly. The September application form becomes active on 1 September and closes on 30 September at 23:59 UTC+3. Successful September applicants visit UNU-WIDER in Helsinki for three months during April–June of the following year, conduct dissertation-related research, prepare papers and present their work.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must remain enrolled in a PhD programme during the fellowship and demonstrate research ability on developing economies. Other social-science candidates may apply, although UNU-WIDER is economics-focused. Strong English and quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills are required. The programme especially encourages later-stage PhD researchers, women, early-career researchers and applicants from developing countries; the official Q&A says the programme is open to everyone enrolled in a PhD.
Tips for this phd opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Current UNU-WIDER programme page confirms EUR 2,100 monthly support, travel grant, medical insurance, September deadline and April–June visit period. Official Q&A confirms the application opens 1 September, doctoral-enrolment rule and required proposal/CV/reference.
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