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
Ari Perdana
Ari Perdana is an Evaluation Specialist at the Independent Evaluation Department of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.
Research Fellow
Espedito Nastro
Espedito Nastro is a Research, Assessment and Monitoring Officer for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.
Affiliate
Dr. Márcia da Mota Darós
Márcia da Mota Darós is an Associate Research Fellow at Institute for Economic Research on Innovation and a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.
Research Fellow
Ilsa Meidina
lsa Meidina is an Social Protection Specialist for the World Bank and a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.
Research Fellow
Giovanna Mazzeo Ortolani
Giovanna Mazzeo Ortolani is a dual-career PhD fellow with dual affiliations at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.
Research Fellow
Rodrigo Lopez Barreda
Rodrigo Lopez Barreda is a physician and a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.
Research Fellow
Lars Johannes
Lars Johannes is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT since 2021.
Research Fellow
Abdelraham Hussein
Abdelrahman Nagy is the Director of Learning and Strategy at Sawiris Foundation for Social Development and a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.
Research Fellow
Hannah Gerits
Hannah Gerits is a Data Scientist for the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.
Research Fellow
Elena Camilletti
Elena Camilletti is a part-time PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University