2012 UNU-WIDER PhD Research Internship Programme, Finland

Study Subject(s):Research and Communication, Development under Climate Change, Land inequality and Decentralized Governance in LDCs, Learning to Compete (L2C): Accelerating Industrial Development in Africa, New Approaches to Measuring Poverty and Vulnerability, New Directions in Development Economics , The Political Economy of Food Price Policy , Regional Impact of Economic Crisis: Latin America

Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: UNU-WIDER
Scholarship can be taken at: Finland
Eligibility:Applicants should-
(a) be currently enrolled into a PhD programme.
(b) have shown ability to conduct research on developing or transition economies. Candidates working in other social sciences may apply but should keep in mind that UNU-WIDER is an economics-focused institute.
(c) be fluent in oral and written English.
(d) possess good quantitative and statistical analysis skills.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The UNU-WIDER PhD Research Internship Programme aims to provide PhD (doctoral degree) students registered at a university and similar research institutions the opportunity
1-to utilise the resources and facilities available at UNU-WIDER for their PhD thesis research
2-to produce papers suitable for publication in the Research Paper series and elsewhere
3-to work jointly with UNU-WIDER researchers in areas of mutual interest.
How to Apply: By Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 September 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application