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
Dr. Fernando Vargas
Fernando Vargas is a researcher in Economics and Governance, with a specialisation in the economics and policy studies of technical change.
Research Fellow
Dr. Raquel Tebaldi
Raquel Tebaldi is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Jennifer Taborda Martinez
Jennifer is a PhD student at UNU-MERIT working under the supervision of Prof. Bart Verspagen.
Research Fellow
Andrea Medina Ojeda
Andrea is a Ph.D. Fellow in Economics and Policy Studies of Technical Change.
Research Fellow
Gintare Mazeikaite
Gintare is a PhD researcher at UNU-MERIT and the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research - LISER (former CEPS/INSTEAD).
Research Fellow
Dr. Martin Kügemann
Martin Kügemann is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Sabrina Kouba
Sabrina Kouba is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Dr. Bruhan Konda
Bruhan Konda is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT, Maastricht University where he is currently working on the effect of caste divisions and heterogeneous benefits on the public good provision in India.
Research Fellow
Tashmia Ismail
Tashmia Ismail is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Mario Gonzalez Sauri
Mario Gonzalez Sauri is a PhD candidate at UNU-MERIT.