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PhD Programme on Innovation, Economics and Governance for Development
During their first year, fellows complete an intensive programme of required and elective courses,taught by leading scholars of the UNU-MERIT and our partner universities. These courses are taught in English, in Maastricht, and spread across two semesters, starting in September each year. The course work is followed by three years of dissertation research and writing, ending with a completed PhD thesis. At the end of the programme, the doctoral degree is awarded by Maastricht University upon successful defence of the thesis.
Our students pursue a wide variety of dissertation topics, fitting into any of the institute’s eight research themes:
1. The Economics of Knowledge and Innovation
2. Social Protection, Inclusive Innovation and Development
3. Economic Development, Innovation, Governance and Institutions
4. Sustainable Development, Innovation and Societal Transitions
5. Innovation Systems Indicators and Policy
6. Migration and Development
7. ICT-enabled Innovation and Societal Transformations
8. Population, Development and Labour Economics
United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT)
Our PhD programme is a multidisciplinary course offered by UNU-MERIT and its School of Governance. The programme focuses on research skills and methods, training fellows to become both scholars and practitioners in the fields of governance and the economics of technology. The programme provides advanced training in the knowledge ans skills most relevant to the economics of technology and innovation, and to governance, social protection and migration. Built around a core of courses on the economics of innovation the programme also features specialisations in innovation and development, social protection and migration.During their first year, fellows complete an intensive programme of required and elective courses,taught by leading scholars of the UNU-MERIT and our partner universities. These courses are taught in English, in Maastricht, and spread across two semesters, starting in September each year. The course work is followed by three years of dissertation research and writing, ending with a completed PhD thesis. At the end of the programme, the doctoral degree is awarded by Maastricht University upon successful defence of the thesis.
Our students pursue a wide variety of dissertation topics, fitting into any of the institute’s eight research themes:
1. The Economics of Knowledge and Innovation
2. Social Protection, Inclusive Innovation and Development
3. Economic Development, Innovation, Governance and Institutions
4. Sustainable Development, Innovation and Societal Transitions
5. Innovation Systems Indicators and Policy
6. Migration and Development
7. ICT-enabled Innovation and Societal Transformations
8. Population, Development and Labour Economics
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT), Netherlands
Master Programme: International Peacebuilding, Security and Development Practice
Maynooth University Social Science Institute (MUSSI)
This Master’s programme offers a rewarding learning experience for those who wish to work in development and peacebuilding in conflict or post-conflict contexts. Integrating negotiation skills with an analysis of wider conflict and development issues, it provides participants with critical insight into the spectrum of international conflict intervention. This includes theory, strategies and practices which range from addressing resource conflict and the use of negotiation tools in the wake of Climate Change, to the role of governments, business and civil society in participatory peace processes. It explores issues around gender and conflict, racism and human rights; and it addresses security concerns which arise from poverty, exploitation and global economic crises. Drawing on insights from peace education, human security and community development processes, it challenges top-down imposed solutions and examines what’s involved in participatory, community-led processes of change. It draws together insights and analysis from different conflict and development situations, as well as from diverse experiences and perspectives on peace and security. Through it, participants develop the understanding, knowledge and skills they need to play an active and leadership role in peacebuilding, security and development in a variety of situations.DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
Maynooth University Social Science Institute (MUSSI), Ireland
Pandemia e Diritti Umani (Pandemic and Human Rights), 10.03. - 02.04.2021
Il Corso è ripartito in tre moduli:
Modulo 1: Una visione d’insieme
Modulo 2: L’impatto sui gruppi vulnerabili
Modulo 3: I meccanismi internazionali di tutela
Centro Studi di Politica Internazionale (CeSPI)
Il corso, in collaborazione con la Scuola di Studi Internazionali dell'Università di Trento, ha l'obiettivo di fornire strumenti di conoscenza tecnica per formare studiosi e operatori sullo stato dei diritti umani a seguito dell'emergenza Covid-19. La preparazione è strutturata in 3 moduli, con un approfondimento sugli aspetti giuridici, politici e sociali relativi alla difesa dei diritti e con un focus sui gruppi vulnerabili. Le lezioni iniziano il 10 marzo 2021 per un totale di 8 incontri. La quota di iscrizione è di 260€ per partecipante, il corso sarà attivato al raggiungimento di un numero di partecipanti definito.Il Corso è ripartito in tre moduli:
Modulo 1: Una visione d’insieme
Modulo 2: L’impatto sui gruppi vulnerabili
Modulo 3: I meccanismi internazionali di tutela
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- Italian
International Joint MSc Programme: Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security
As a joint programme offered by the Department of Geography at the University of Bonn and the United Nations University in Bonn, the course provides a unique combination of advanced conceptual and applied engagements within the field of environmental risks and human security in an international context.
Fields of expertise include Vulnerability Assessment, Ecosystem Services, Sustainable Development, Disaster Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Human-Nature Relationships, Science & Technology Studies, Development Geography, Geomorphology, Socio-Hydrology, Future Studies, GIS and Remote Sensing.
The Programme consists of 12 modules, of which ten are taught in the first three semesters followed by a compulsory internship and the independent work on the Master’s thesis. An internship of at least eight weeks is a compulsory part of the programme.
Department of Geography, University of Bonn (GIUB); United Nations University, Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS)
The main purpose of the two-year Master of Science programme is to provide postgraduate students with detailed knowledge, critical understanding, strategies and the tools required to take an interdisciplinary approach towards environmental risks and human security. The Master’s programme addresses theoretical and methodological debates in geography to better understand the complex emergence of environmental risks and natural hazards, their implications for human-nature relations (vulnerability, resilience, adaptation) and how to deal with them in practice.As a joint programme offered by the Department of Geography at the University of Bonn and the United Nations University in Bonn, the course provides a unique combination of advanced conceptual and applied engagements within the field of environmental risks and human security in an international context.
Fields of expertise include Vulnerability Assessment, Ecosystem Services, Sustainable Development, Disaster Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Human-Nature Relationships, Science & Technology Studies, Development Geography, Geomorphology, Socio-Hydrology, Future Studies, GIS and Remote Sensing.
The Programme consists of 12 modules, of which ten are taught in the first three semesters followed by a compulsory internship and the independent work on the Master’s thesis. An internship of at least eight weeks is a compulsory part of the programme.
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
Department of Geography, University of Bonn (GIUB), Germany
United Nations University, Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), Germany
Masterstudiengang Katastrophenvorsorge und Katastrophenmanagement / Master of Disaster Management and Risk Governance
Das Curriculum ist aus den Sozial-, Natur-, Ingenieur- und Gesundheitswissenschaften sowie operativen Bereichen zusammengestellt. KaVoMa-Absolventinnen und -Absolventen erlernen und festigen Grundlagen aus den Natur- und Gesellschaftswissenschaften, die ihnen nicht nur helfen, die für den Menschen und seine Lebensgrundlage potenziell negativen Auswirkungen von Prozessen der Geo- und Atmosphäre, sondern auch die menschliche Reaktion darauf zu verstehen. Außerdem werden die einzelnen Schritte der Risikoregulierung vermittelt: von Methoden der Gefahren-, Vulnerabilitäts- und schließlich der Risikoanalyse und deren kritische Hinterfragung bis hin zur Bewertung von Risiken und den möglichen Methoden der nachhaltigen Vorsorge und der Vorbereitung auf den Ernstfall. Dabei wird der Risikokommunikation als Methode der Vorsorge und als wesentlicher Bestandteil der Risikoregulierung insgesamt eine grundlegende Bedeutung zugemessen.
Im Rahmen eines Praxismoduls können außerhochschulische Erfahrungen, z. B. Praktika, mit Leistungspunkten belegt werden. Diese Form der Anerkennung ist nun auch für qualifizierte ehrenamtliche Tätigkeiten und berufliche Tätigkeiten (nach Maßgabe des Prüfungsausschusses) möglich. Wichtig ist, dass die Erfahrungen zum Themenfeld des Studiengangs passen und bestimmte Anforderungskriterien erfüllen. Die Studiendauer verkürzt sich entsprechend der Anrechnung, maximal um bis zu 9 Monate.
Die Bewerbungsfrist für das jeweilige Wintersemester endet am 15. Juli
Department of Geography, University of Bonn (GIUB)
Seit 2006 führt die Universität Bonn in Kooperation mit dem Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe (BBK) den berufsbegleitenden Masterstudiengang Katastrophenvorsorge und Katastrophenmanagement, kurz KaVoMa, durch. KaVoMa ist ein wissenschaftlicher und gleichzeitig praxisnaher Weiterbildungsstudiengang für Fach- und Führungskräfte im Bereich des Risiko-, Krisen- und Katastrophenmanagements.Das Curriculum ist aus den Sozial-, Natur-, Ingenieur- und Gesundheitswissenschaften sowie operativen Bereichen zusammengestellt. KaVoMa-Absolventinnen und -Absolventen erlernen und festigen Grundlagen aus den Natur- und Gesellschaftswissenschaften, die ihnen nicht nur helfen, die für den Menschen und seine Lebensgrundlage potenziell negativen Auswirkungen von Prozessen der Geo- und Atmosphäre, sondern auch die menschliche Reaktion darauf zu verstehen. Außerdem werden die einzelnen Schritte der Risikoregulierung vermittelt: von Methoden der Gefahren-, Vulnerabilitäts- und schließlich der Risikoanalyse und deren kritische Hinterfragung bis hin zur Bewertung von Risiken und den möglichen Methoden der nachhaltigen Vorsorge und der Vorbereitung auf den Ernstfall. Dabei wird der Risikokommunikation als Methode der Vorsorge und als wesentlicher Bestandteil der Risikoregulierung insgesamt eine grundlegende Bedeutung zugemessen.
Im Rahmen eines Praxismoduls können außerhochschulische Erfahrungen, z. B. Praktika, mit Leistungspunkten belegt werden. Diese Form der Anerkennung ist nun auch für qualifizierte ehrenamtliche Tätigkeiten und berufliche Tätigkeiten (nach Maßgabe des Prüfungsausschusses) möglich. Wichtig ist, dass die Erfahrungen zum Themenfeld des Studiengangs passen und bestimmte Anforderungskriterien erfüllen. Die Studiendauer verkürzt sich entsprechend der Anrechnung, maximal um bis zu 9 Monate.
Die Bewerbungsfrist für das jeweilige Wintersemester endet am 15. Juli
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- German
Analysis and Design of Social Protection Systems (MA)
The international Master’s programme is aimed at students who wish to deal with social security systems and who are also interested in intercultural exchange. The on-campus and online phases provide students with the opportunity to develop an international network and connect with practitioners in the field of social protection.
- First semester (September until February)
Students spend the first semester in Germany where they interact with classmates and professors and have a chance to visit social protection institutions in Germany and neighboring countries.
- Second semester (March until August)
The second semester will be followed online and students have the option of returning to their respective countries or staying in Germany. This teaching environment opens a whole new learning experience for students. At the end of the 2nd semester students start their specialization, where they will have class with external practitioners.
- Third semester (September until February)
At the beginning of the 3rd semester all students meet again for a summer school to finish their specialization. They will also have the chance to finish up some of the coursework and discuss their proposal for a master's thesis.
- Forth semester (March until August)
The last semester is dedicated for the master's thesis.
Application period deadline:
student visa required: March 31; no student visa required: June 1
International Centre for Sustainable Development (IZNE), in cooperation with the Department of Social Security Management.
This study programme, within the scope of the H-BRS initiative Education for Sustainable Development, aims to prepare and educate students to responsibly create and develop further social protection systems. The three term programme focusses on conceptualising, implementing, financing, evaluating and reforming social protection systems in low and middle income countries as well as high income countries.The international Master’s programme is aimed at students who wish to deal with social security systems and who are also interested in intercultural exchange. The on-campus and online phases provide students with the opportunity to develop an international network and connect with practitioners in the field of social protection.
- First semester (September until February)
Students spend the first semester in Germany where they interact with classmates and professors and have a chance to visit social protection institutions in Germany and neighboring countries.
- Second semester (March until August)
The second semester will be followed online and students have the option of returning to their respective countries or staying in Germany. This teaching environment opens a whole new learning experience for students. At the end of the 2nd semester students start their specialization, where they will have class with external practitioners.
- Third semester (September until February)
At the beginning of the 3rd semester all students meet again for a summer school to finish their specialization. They will also have the chance to finish up some of the coursework and discuss their proposal for a master's thesis.
- Forth semester (March until August)
The last semester is dedicated for the master's thesis.
Application period deadline:
student visa required: March 31; no student visa required: June 1
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
International Centre for Sustainable Development (IZNE), Germany
The International Context and the Politics of Peace and Development
Deadline for Applications: 15 January
(Some courses and programmes will accept late applications.)
Peace and Development Studies, Department for Social Studies, Linnaeus University (LNU)
The course provides an overview of contemporary global trends and shifts in power, and the major international players / organizations relevant for poor countries and conflict areas future opportunities for a sustainable peaceful development. Theories of peace and development are analysed, as well as important theories of political development, good governance and the democratization processes – and the link between political and economic development, and conflicts in developing countries. Processes for peace and development is analysed as a political process in which conflicts of interest, power, identity, gender, religion and how these politicized can be analysed and managed as part of a multi-level analysis including structures, processes and actors in the peace and development process, at local, national, regional and global levels, including processes of state and nation building, governance, democratization, horizontal and vertical accountability and human rights. The challenges – and opportunities – globalization creates for development from local, to the international level are discussed, as is the issue of global governance. The international development cooperation actors and policy for promoting democracy, political development and human rights are presented and problematized – and how international interventions to promote peace and development can influence the political aspects of peace and development at the local and national level. Through role-plays and exercises the student train practical skills in data collection, analysis, writing and oral presentation.Deadline for Applications: 15 January
(Some courses and programmes will accept late applications.)
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
Peace and Development Studies, Department for Social Studies, Linnaeus University (LNU), Sweden
A Resilient Future: Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction
What you'll learn
Participants will be able to:
- Explain Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) related concepts and science and technology for DRR.
- Identify and describe existing and emerging technologies for landslide and flood reduction.
- Explain methodological tools to assess vulnerabilities and risk and strengthen the resilience of communities at risk of landslides, floods and earthquakes.
- Exemplify the role and the challenges of science and technological innovations for disaster risk reduction in an interdisciplinary manner including the importance of social aspects.
- Recognize some of the actors active in DRR and international policy frameworks and technology for DRR.
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
This course aims to introduce participants to existing and emerging technologies suitable for disaster risk reduction while promoting the overall aim of sustainable development. The course focuses on three main natural hazards- floods, landslides and earthquakes. It also discusses the challenges and limits of adapting and adopting technologies depending on context (Global North and Global South) with examples from Switzerland, Nepal, Colombia, Philippines and other countries.What you'll learn
Participants will be able to:
- Explain Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) related concepts and science and technology for DRR.
- Identify and describe existing and emerging technologies for landslide and flood reduction.
- Explain methodological tools to assess vulnerabilities and risk and strengthen the resilience of communities at risk of landslides, floods and earthquakes.
- Exemplify the role and the challenges of science and technological innovations for disaster risk reduction in an interdisciplinary manner including the importance of social aspects.
- Recognize some of the actors active in DRR and international policy frameworks and technology for DRR.
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
Master of Science "Geopgraphy of Environmental Risks and Human Security"
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United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER); United Nations University, Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS); United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT)
The main purpose of the 2-year Master of Science programme is to provide postgraduate students with detailed knowledge, critical understanding, strategies and the tools required to take and interdisciplinary approach towards environmental risks and human security. Deadline for applictions 15 December 2019United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), Finland
United Nations University, Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), Germany
United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT), Netherlands
Master of Science in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP)
The Master of Science in Public Policy and Human Development programme is a double-degree programme of Maastricht University’s Graduate School of Governance and University Nations University’s institute UNU-MERIT. In 2018, the programme was re-accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) and received the official EAPAA accreditation by the European Association for Public Administration Accreditation.
The starting point of the MPP programme is to stimulate students to gain an understanding of the basic idea of good governance. The emphasis of the programme lies with the question of how can public policy be dealt with in the most effective and efficient way.
Start: September
United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT)
Policy issues are becoming more complex, and policymaking has become a structured interaction between networked actors, with national governments and international organisations playing central roles in human development. More than ever, there is a clear need for specialists in policy analysis who can work in international and multi-level policy processes, taking on duties in the analysis of policy problems and the implementation and evaluation of solutions. In order to perform well in this domain, actors require a combination of theoretical background knowledge, technical skills and the opportunity to practise them, as well as a solid understanding of key policy fields.The Master of Science in Public Policy and Human Development programme is a double-degree programme of Maastricht University’s Graduate School of Governance and University Nations University’s institute UNU-MERIT. In 2018, the programme was re-accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) and received the official EAPAA accreditation by the European Association for Public Administration Accreditation.
The starting point of the MPP programme is to stimulate students to gain an understanding of the basic idea of good governance. The emphasis of the programme lies with the question of how can public policy be dealt with in the most effective and efficient way.
Start: September
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT), Netherlands
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