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.
Charter of the United Nations University

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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Capacity Development

Capacity Development, UNU-MERIT, ITU Academy Training Centre

UNU-MERIT is an ITU Academy Training Centre that empowers ICT professionals for digital transformation in developing countries.

Capacity Development

Capacity Development, Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP)

The Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP) is a capacity-building programme that has been offered by UNU-MERIT since 2013.

Capacity Development

Capacity Development, Design and Evaluation of Innovation Policies (DEIP)

UNU-MERIT's DEIP: Week-long innovation policy workshops for LMIC officials and private sector leaders, running for 15 years.

Capacity Development

Capacity Development, Design and Evaluation of Public Policies (DEPP)

DEPP workshops: Policy development training for senior and middle-level officials in emerging countries.

Dual career

Dual career PhD programme

Our dual career PhD track aims to support fellows in setting up and carrying out a research project leading to a PhD alongside their regular job.

Full-time

Full-time PhD programme

The full-time PhD track is a four-year programme at our institute, ending with a Maastricht University doctoral degree upon a successful defence.

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News 01 Jul 2024

Entering the Climate Long Game: Words from European Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra

European Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, spoke at Maastricht University, discussing the EU's climate goals and policies.

Expert Visiting Scientist

Moussa Ibrahim Maiga

Moussa Ibrahim Maiga

Expert Researcher

Dr. Micheline Goedhuys

Dr. Micheline Goedhuys is senior research fellow and director of the PhD programme at the United Nations University (UNU-MERIT) in Maastricht, The Netherlands. Micheline is an expert on empowerment, entrepreneurship, innovation, SME development and growth in the MENA region and Sub-Sahara Africa.