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
Chen Gong
Chen Gong is a PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT/ School of Business and Economics at Maastricht University. Her research interests concern the labor market structural change as a result of technological development and its influence on income and social welfare inequality.
Research Fellow
Fabianna Ferreira
Fabianna Bacil is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT/Maastricht University.
Research Fellow
Maximilian Bruder
Since September 2019, Maximilian has been a PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT. His research is on the diffusion of inclusive innovations in low-income environments.
Series
UNU-MERIT Dual Career fellows
Learn more about our Dual Career PhD fellows.
Series
UNU-MERIT PhD fellows (Not in residence)
Learn more about our full-time PhD fellows (Not in residence)
Series
UNU-MERIT PhD fellows (Inhouse)
Learn more about our full-time PhD fellows (inhouse).
Blog Post
Empowering Women of the AI Generation: Toward the Advancement of SDGs
Keynote at the AI Women Elites Forum during the World AI Conference 2024, Shanghai, China
Expert
Remco van de Pas
Dr. Remco van de Pas is the Research Lead for the Climate Justice and Determinants of Health workpackage at the United Nations University’s International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH).
Announcement
Applications Open for 40th UNU Global Seminar
The course will be held in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, on 21–24 August 2024.
Workshop
Summerschool: Public Policy Analysis
This five-day summerschool is offered by Maastricht University and hosted and coordinated by UNU-MERIT in Maastricht, the Netherlands.