The University shall devote its work to research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations and its agencies.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
Research Fellow
Gbenoukpo Robert Djidonou
Robert is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Elisa Calza
Elisa Calza is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT. She holds a MA in Development Economics from the University of Sussex (Falmer, UK), which she obtained after receiving her BSc in Economics and Statistics form Universita’ Commerciale Luigi Bocconi (Milan, Italy).
Research Fellow
Davide Bonaglia
Davide holds a bachelor and master’s degree in Management Engineering from the University of Brescia. He joined the PhD program at UNU-Merit the last August 2019.
Research Fellow
Giulio Benedetti
Giulio Benedetti is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Adelaide Umuhuza
Adelaide Umuhuza is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT since 2021. Her research interests revolve around dynamics of water security in Internally Displaced People (IDPs) and refugees’ settlements.
Research Fellow
Tiruwork Tadesse
Tiruwork Arega is a PhD fellow at UNU Merit in Maastricht University.
Research Fellow
Stefanie Roost
Stefanie Roost is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Iman Rajabzadeh
Iman Rajabzadeh is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
George Paily
George is currently PhD fellow at United Nations University - MERIT.
Research Fellow
Hubert Nii-Aponsah
Hubert Nii-Aponsah is an Economist and Governance specialist with extensive operational and analytical experience in public sector development.