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
Elena Camilletti
Elena Camilletti is a Research Officer at UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight and a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.
Research Fellow
Mohamed Ag Alhousseini
Mohamed Ag Alhousseini is an adviser at UNDP - DPPA Joint Programme on Building National Capacities for Conflict Prevention, as Peace and Development Advisor (PDA) and a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.
Research Fellow
Adam Adou
Adam Adou is an Associate Program Officer at the International Trade Centre and a dual-career PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University.
Expert
Soha Youssef
Soha Youssef is the Learning and Development Coordinator at United Nations University MERIT, where she coordinates the Dual Career Ph.D. programme and manages various events.
Expert
Julia Walczyk
Julia Walczyk is MMPAF and Administrative Coordinator at the Capacity Development Office, and PhD Programme Administrator at the PhD Office.
Research Fellow
Tarek Jaber
Tarek Jaber is a PhD Fellow at UNU-MERIT.
Expert
Prof. Dr. Carlo Pietrobelli
Carlo Pietrobelli is a professor and policy advisor on innovation and industrial development and policy.
Expert
Dr. Jeremias Lachman
Jeremias Lachman is a Postdoctoral Researcher at UNU-MERIT focusing on innovation in Agriculture
Research Fellow
Çiğdem Ekiz
Çiğdem Ekiz is a Ph.D. fellow in UNU-MERIT since 2023.
Research Fellow
Negash Haile Dedho
Negash Haile is a Ph.D. fellow at UNU-MERIT.