Michaella Vanore is a research fellow at UNU-MERIT and holds a secondment to Maastricht University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, where she is programme director of the BSc Global Studies programme.
Dr. Michaella Vanore is a research fellow at the United Nations University-MERIT and Maastricht University, where she has worked since 2009 as a researcher, lecturer, and policy analyst with a focus on migration and development, child-focused social protection, and mixed-methodology research and training. In the course of her work, Michaella has explored the many development impacts of diasporas on their countries of ancestral origin and residence, including relating to supporting trade and private sector development, and has advised governments on developing diaspora engagement policies and programmes. She has also examined social protection regimes and their consequences for children and families, including those children and families affected by migration. She teaches extensively on migration and citizenship-related topics and is passionate about helping researchers of all stages better understand the methodological choices they make. Since September 2023 she has also been the programme director of the BSc Global Studies, an interdisciplinary bachelor programme developed and taught by staff from all faculties of Maastricht University.