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 ¡ª topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet ¡ª topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity ¡ª topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships ¡ª topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
News
Training Session Equips Youth for Global Environmental Action
The session was held as part of the Global Youth MIDORI platform (GYM), a capacity development programme for youth.
Announcement
Call for Submissions: 11th Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest
The contest aims to empower high school students to develop practical solutions for achieving the SDGs. The submission deadline is 28 October 2025.
Collection
Expandir el Riego Podr¨ªa Mejorar la Nutrici¨®n Infantil, Pero Conlleva el Riesgo de un Uso Insostenible del Agua
Los mayores beneficios nutricionales de la irrigaci¨®n se encuentran en las zonas con estr¨¦s h¨ªdrico, lo que crea una paradoja cr¨ªtica de sostenibilidad para los responsables de las pol¨ªticas.
Collection
L¡¯Expansion de l¡¯Irrigation Pourrait Am¨¦liorer la Nutrition des Enfants, Mais Comporte des Risques
Les plus grands b¨¦n¨¦fices nutritionnels de l¡¯irrigation se trouvent dans les zones en stress hydrique, cr¨¦ant un paradoxe de durabilit¨¦ crucial pour les d¨¦cideurs.
Announcement
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-BIOLAC announces the winners of the Training Courses Program for 2026
Following the June Open Call, the verdict by external evaluators is in. Congratulations to the winners.
Announcement
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-BIOLAC announces the winners of the Fellowship Program for 2026
Following the June Open Call, the verdict by external evaluators is in. Congratulations to the winners.
Research Fellow
Chiara Di Tommaso
Chiara Di Tommaso is a ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ merit PhD Fellow, with an academic background in economics and professional experience as a consultant for the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and Caribbean (LAC).
Research Fellow
Muhammad Arafat
Muhammad Arafat is a PhD Fellow with dual affiliations at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT and Maastricht University.
Research Fellow
Caroline Nogueira
Caroline Nogueira is a PhD Fellow at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT and an Economist at the World Bank Group.
Series
Ph.D. Job Market Candidates
On this page, you¡¯ll find our candidates on the job market this year.