UNU-WIDER Research and Fellowship Positions 2026 | Work and Research at the UN’s Leading Development Economics Institute in Helsinki (Complete Guide)
The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) in Helsinki, Finland, offers multiple research and fellowship opportunities in 2026 open to candidates worldwide, including researchers from the Global South. The Visiting PhD Fellowship provides a monthly stipend of β¬2,070, travel funding, and medical insurance for a three-month residency in Helsinki, with the next application window opening 1 March 2026 and a deadline of 31 March 2026. Permanent Research Fellow positions (P-3/P-4 and P-5 level) offer competitive UN-scale salaries that are fully tax-exempt. The 2026 Internship Programme offers stipends of approximately β¬1,300ββ¬1,430 per month for six-month placements beginning AugustβSeptember 2026. All positions and programmes are open to international applicants from any country.

