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
Sabrina Kouba
Sabrina Kouba is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Bruhan Konda
Bruhan Konda is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT, Maastricht University where he is currently working on the effect of caste divisions and heterogeneous benefits on the public good provision in India.
Research Fellow
Mario Gonzalez Sauri
Mario Gonzalez Sauri is a PhD candidate at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Dr. Michelle Gonzalez Amador
Michelle González Amador is a PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT since 2016.
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 Arega Tadesse
Tiruwork Arega Tadesse is a PhD fellow at UNU MERIT and Maastricht University.