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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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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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June 17, 2025 — Before You Unplug: Discover UniPID’s Virtual Studies and Master’s Award in Development Studies.
Before heading off on your summer holidays, take a moment to explore the UniPID Virtual Studies Catalogue and discover the engaging course offerings for the 2025–2026 academic year. And if you’ve recently completed your Master’s thesis, why not take it a step further and apply for the...
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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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Focus on Africa Newsletter 2/2017

July 12, 2017

Check out the newest issue of Focus on Africa: Finland-Africa Cooperation! The newsletter serves as a link to the Finnish academic community to the changing and expanding landscape of Finnish-Africa partnership, as well as Africa-EU cooperation. The newsletter will provide insight into cooperation between Finland and Africa, exploring the policies, research, and partnerships that make up this cooperation.

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