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
Nestor Becker
Nestor Becker is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Xia Pan
Xia Pan is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT
Research Fellow
Shiting (Paula) Lu
Shiting (Paula) Lu is currently a Ph.D. fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Florencia Jaccoud
Florencia Jaccoud is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Zhang Guangyao
Guangyao Zhang is current a Ph.D. fellow with United Nations University - Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology.
Research Fellow
Chen Gong
Chen Gong is a PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT/ School of Business and Economics at Maastricht University. Her research interests concern the labor market structural change as a result of technological development and its influence on income and social welfare inequality.
Research Fellow
Fabianna Ferreira
Fabianna Bacil is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT/Maastricht University.
Research Fellow
Maximilian Bruder
Since September 2019, Maximilian has been a PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT. His research is on the diffusion of inclusive innovations in low-income environments.
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UNU-MERIT Dual Career fellows
Learn more about our Dual Career PhD fellows.
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UNU-MERIT PhD fellows (Not in residence)
Learn more about our full-time PhD fellows (Not in residence)