Overview
The UNU-WIDER/AERC Visiting Scholars Programme is intended to give qualified AERC network members the opportunity to undertake research on topics related to development and/or global economic issues, with special attention to African economies, to participate in UNU-WIDER activities, and to contribute to UNU-WIDER publications. It is also designed to complement the UNU-WIDER/AERC PhD Internship programme, by allowing doctoral thesis advisors to concurrently visit with their respective PhD students in the internship programme.
Successful applicants are expected to
- have a post-graduate degree (Master's or PhD) in economics or a related discipline.
- have a sound research record.
- pursue research on development or global economic issues, with special attention to African economies.
- spend between 2-3 months at UNU-WIDER.
- interact with the academic staff at UNU-WIDER.
- prepare one or more papers to be considered for publication in the WIDER Working Paper series.
- present a seminar in their field of research.
- acknowledge UNU-WIDER's support when appropriate.
Financial assistance
UNU-WIDER would provide a monthly stipend of 2,000 euros as a contribution towards travel, accommodation, medical, and other out-of-pocket expenses. Developing country scholars may apply for a supplementary grant to cover high travel costs.
Application procedure
There is no standard application form. Those interested in this programme should submit to both AERC (e-mail: research@aercafrica.org) and UNU-WIDER (e-mail: research@wider.unu.edu)
- a written letter of application which includes the preferred period for the sabbatical.
- a research proposal, bearing in mind UNU-WIDER's current research focus, and
- a detailed curriculum vitae, including contact details and a list of publications.
Applications should be received by postmark 30 September each year (applications will not be assessed until after the closing date).
http://www.wider.unu.edu/opportunities/en_GB/UNU-WIDER_AERC_scholars/
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