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
Cristina Perricone
Cristina Perricone is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT
Research Fellow
Shradha Parashari
Shradha Parashari is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT
Research Fellow
Stafford Nichols
Stafford Nichols is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT
Research Fellow
Felipe Munoz
Felipe Munoz is a PhD felllow at UNU-MERIT
Research Fellow
Dr. Ricardo Morel Berendson
Ricardo Morel Berendson is an affiliated researcher at UNU-MERIT
Research Fellow
Lindsey Moore
Lindsey Moore is CEO and Founder of DevelopMetrics, a AI social business at the forefront of applying Large Learning Models to address global challenges.
Research Fellow
Renata Mayer Gukovas
Renata Mayer is a PhD Fellow since 2019, and holds a position as a research analyst in the World Bank Group.
Project
National Strategy for Digital Transformation in Guinea Bissau
Support Guinea-Bissau's digital growth through a comprehensive transformation strategy, enhancing public sector digitalisation, governance, and citizen services by 2030.
Research Fellow
Jonas Krieger
Jonas Krieger is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT since 2016.
Research Fellow
Julian Kortendieck
Julian Kortendieck is the tech education lead at ReDI School of Digital Integration and a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.