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
María de las Mercedes Menéndez
María de las Mercedes Menéndez is a PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Lalaine Siruno
Lalaine Siruno is a Researcher/PhD Fellow at Maastricht University and UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Teresa Janz
Teresa Janz is a PhD Fellow with dual affiliations at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.
Expert
Cristina Mancigotti
Cristina Mancigotti is a Capacity Development Coordinator at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.
Expert
Dr. Fabiana Visentin
Fabiana Visentin is an Assistant Professor at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics
Research Fellow
Maria Tomai
Maria Tomai is a PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Expert
Dr. Diego Salama
Diego Salama is Partnerships & Liaison Specialist at UNU-MERIT
Staff
Ingeborg Eijssen-de Beer
Ingeborg Eijssen-de Beer is Receptionist & Management/Office-Assistant at UNU-MERIT
Expert
Dr. Ortrun Merkle
Dr. Ortrun Merkle is a researcher at UNU-Merit and Maastricht University. Her research focuses on the nexus of corruption and gender and corruption and migration.
Expert
Dr. Julieta Marotta
Julieta Marotta is an assistant professor at UNU-MERIT. Julieta holds a PhD from Maastricht University/United Nations University on access to justice and legal empowerment of victims of domestic violence. Her research interest is in inclusive forms of access to justice and legal empowerment through empirical legal research. Currently, she is undertaking research on access to justice for children.