Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Expert Professor of Economics

Prof. Dr. Carlo Pietrobelli

Carlo Pietrobelli is a professor and policy advisor on innovation and industrial development and policy.

Expert Postdoc Researcher

Dr. Jeremias Lachman

Jeremias Lachman is a Postdoctoral Researcher at UNU-MERIT focusing on innovation in Agriculture

Research Fellow PhD fellow

Çiğdem Ekiz

Çiğdem Ekiz is a Ph.D. fellow in UNU-MERIT since 2023. 

Research Fellow PhD fellow

Negash Haile Dedho

Negash Haile is a Ph.D. fellow at UNU-MERIT.

News 02 Jul 2024

Podcast: UNDP Director Pedro Conceição Shares Key Findings of New Human Development Report

Dr. Pedro Conceição, Director of the Human Development Report Office at UNDP, discusses current challenges and opportunities in human development.

News 02 Jul 2024

New Researcher Positions Open

We are looking for talented researchers to join us.

Non-degree Alumni

Alumni Overview

UNU-MERIT

Capacity Development

Online Courses

UNU-MERIT offers a range of online and blended courses for working professionals keen to expand their expertise in public policy.

Capacity Development

Capacity Development, Moving the Migration Policy Agenda Forward (MMPAF) programme

(MMPAF) is a capacity-building programme designed for government officials working in migration and/or asylum.