The objectives of the WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme are to provide
qualified researchers an opportunity to pursue studies/research projects on
topics related to development economics or transition economies, to
participate in WIDER�s research projects and to contribute to WIDER's
publications series. It is also designed to aid the dissemination of WIDER
research results and to contribute to WIDER's outreach programme.
* Selection Criteria*
Applicants should
- have a PhD degree in economics or related discipline.
- possess a good publication record.
- intend to work in an area related to development or transition
economics.
- be prepared to spend a minimum of 2 months and no more than 5 months
in WIDER.
- Reference will be given to applicants from developing or transition
countries.
- Female applicants are particularly encouraged to apply.
* Successful applicants are expected to*
- pursue research on mutually agreed topic(s).
- interact with the academic staff at WIDER.
- prepare at least one original research paper(s) to be considered for
publication in the Institute's series.
- give one or two seminars in their field of research.
- acknowledge WIDER�s support whenever appropriate
* Financial Assistance*
WIDER will provide a monthly stipend of 2,000 Euros as a contribution
towards travel, accommodation, medical, and other living expenses during the
visit.
* Application Procedure*
There is no standard application form. Those interested in this programme
should submit
- a written letter of application which includes the preferred period
for the sabbatical.
- a research proposal, bearing in mind WIDER's current research focus,
and
- a detailed curriculum vitae, including contact details and a list of
publications.
Applications should be received by 30 September each year (applications will
not be assessed until after the closing date) by regular mail at the
following address:
Sabbatical Programme
UNU-WIDER
Katajanokanlaituri 6 B
FIN-00160 Helsinki
FINLANDFax: +358-9-615-99333
Inquires can be made by email to: sabbatical@wider.unu.edu or the Program
Director Dr. Guanghua Wan at wan@wider.unu.edu.
qualified researchers an opportunity to pursue studies/research projects on
topics related to development economics or transition economies, to
participate in WIDER�s research projects and to contribute to WIDER's
publications series. It is also designed to aid the dissemination of WIDER
research results and to contribute to WIDER's outreach programme.
* Selection Criteria*
Applicants should
- have a PhD degree in economics or related discipline.
- possess a good publication record.
- intend to work in an area related to development or transition
economics.
- be prepared to spend a minimum of 2 months and no more than 5 months
in WIDER.
- Reference will be given to applicants from developing or transition
countries.
- Female applicants are particularly encouraged to apply.
* Successful applicants are expected to*
- pursue research on mutually agreed topic(s).
- interact with the academic staff at WIDER.
- prepare at least one original research paper(s) to be considered for
publication in the Institute's series.
- give one or two seminars in their field of research.
- acknowledge WIDER�s support whenever appropriate
* Financial Assistance*
WIDER will provide a monthly stipend of 2,000 Euros as a contribution
towards travel, accommodation, medical, and other living expenses during the
visit.
* Application Procedure*
There is no standard application form. Those interested in this programme
should submit
- a written letter of application which includes the preferred period
for the sabbatical.
- a research proposal, bearing in mind WIDER's current research focus,
and
- a detailed curriculum vitae, including contact details and a list of
publications.
Applications should be received by 30 September each year (applications will
not be assessed until after the closing date) by regular mail at the
following address:
Sabbatical Programme
UNU-WIDER
Katajanokanlaituri 6 B
FIN-00160 Helsinki
FINLANDFax: +358-9-615-99333
Inquires can be made by email to: sabbatical@wider.unu.edu or the Program
Director Dr. Guanghua Wan at wan@wider.unu.edu.