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Finnish University Partnership for International Development (UniPID)

UniPID is a network of Finnish universities. We support our members' global responsibility actions and strengthen their response to global challenges. UniPID offers a variety of support services for the interdisciplinary studies, research and societal impact of universities related to global development.
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Interested in studying sustainable development?

UniPID offers virtual courses and a Minor in Sustainable Development.

Already studying development?

UniPID awards a yearly Master’s Award in Development Studies and supports the training and networking of Finnish doctoral students.
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Researching a topic related to global development?

UniPID connects researchers and institutions engaged with global development within Finland, and to partners around the world.

Are you working on a PhD related to global development issues?

UniPID coordinates the UniPID DocNet network for selected doctoral candidates and supervisors from UniPID member universities.
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August 21, 2025 — UniPID receives funding through the Team Finland Knowledge Programme 2025
With this funding, UniPID will coordinate the project “Virtual Studies for Global Sustainable Development in Southern African Collaboration” (GLOBUS), developed together with Finnish and African universities to strengthen partnerships in the field of global development studies.
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Find out about the latest opportunities to work with UniPID, including vacancy announcements, commissioned studies, and the master's award in development studies!
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Looking for funding from UniPID?

UniPID offers a variety of funding opportunties for researchers, lecturers, and partners from our member universities.

Looking for funding related to development research?

UniPID has collected a number of opportunities for research, capacity building, and other types of activities related to development research.
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October UniPID newsletter Now Available!

October 11, 2012

Read all about What's New at UniPID, exciting Research and Funding Opportunities, upcoming Events, and much more!

The UniPID newsletter released monthly, is designed to keep researchers and students who are interested in international development cooperation, updated on current research and funding possibilities as well as upcoming events and conferences.

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