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
Affiliate
Dr. Mauricio Cespedes Quiroga
Mauricio Cespedes is the Vice minister of Science and Technology in Bolivia and a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT since 2016.
Research Fellow
Sebastian Boll
Sebastian Boll is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Ilham Humbatov
Ilham Humbatov is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT
Research Fellow
Ferdi Widiputera
Ferdi Widiputera is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Affiliate
Dr. Soazic Elise Wang Sonne
Elise is a PhD research fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Fernando Vargas
Fernando Vargas is a PhD fellow in Economics and Governance, with a specialisation in the economics and policy studies of technical change.
Research Fellow
Dr. Raquel Tebaldi
Raquel Tebaldi is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Jennifer Taborda Martinez
Jennifer is a PhD student at UNU-MERIT working under the supervision of Prof. Bart Verspagen.
Research Fellow
Corrina Schaffer
Corrina Schaffer is a PhD candidate investigating R&D Coopetition practices of firms and working for BMW Group in the field of automated driving regulation and homologation.
Research Fellow
Ulker Sattarova
Ulker Sattarova is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.