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
Job Zomerplaag
Job Zomerplaag is a Ph.D. researcher affiliated with both UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University. In addition to his academic work, Job actively connects science, policy, and society through storytelling, community organizing, and facilitating public events.
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Dr. Bernardo Caldarola
Bernardo Caldarola is a Researcher at UNU MERIT and at the School of Business and Economics at Maastricht University, and an Associate Fellow at the Enrico Fermi Research Center in Rome.
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Yannick Markhof
Yannick is a PhD fellow at the United Nations University (UNU-MERIT) and a team member at the Living Standards Measurement unit (LSMS) of the World Bank.
Research Fellow
Sneha Pemalaputhen Marydas
Sneha Marydas is a second-year PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Conrad Nunnenmacher
Conrad Nunnenmacher is a PhD Fellow at the Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT)
Research Fellow
Rafael de la Vega
Rafael de la Vega is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT
Research Fellow
Ana Díaz Méndez
Ana Karen is a Ph.D. fellow at UNU-MERIT/ Masstricht University since 2021. Her research focuses on the effects of inequality challenges on labor market outcomes in developing countries and is supervised by Prof. Dr. Ir. Eleonora Nillesen and Dr. Bruno Martorano.
Research Fellow
Tobias Hillenbrand
Tobias Hillenbrand is a Ph.D. candidate in UNU-MERIT's Innovation, Economics, Governance and Sustainable Development programme.
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Dr. Teresa Farinha
Teresa Farinha is a Researcher at United Nations University MERIT, focusing on the evolution of regional labor systems, impacts of automation and climate change, and the future of work - explore her Job Space network. Teresa also does policy, teaching and supervising, supported by DataCamp - join her DataCamp Classroom.
Research Fellow
Yagmur Yıldız
Yağmur is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT, Maastricht University since 2020.