Application deadline
The application deadline was December 1, 2023.
Application documents
The following documents must be attached to the application:
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications
- Presentation of the research project (max. two A4 pages)
- Explanation of why REWI Uni Graz is the right place to carry out your research project
- Declaration of support from a faculty member of the REWI Uni Graz (recommended)
Contact us
Please send the complete application to law.fellowship(at)uni-graz.at.
Thinking law together: our faculty looks out into the world, networks and brings excellent members of the global research community to Graz as fellows. We benefit from this just as much as our international guests, whether early career or established researchers.
The high quality of life at our dynamic university and in our culturally attractive city, the combined expertise of our researchers and the personal interaction on campus are the fertile ground for scientifically and personally enriching stays at our Faculty.
Province of Styria Fellowships
- Human Rights
- Smart Regulation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Law & climate change
- Comparative law with a focus on Austrian law
- Interdisciplinary research projects with a legal focus
Other topics are also suitable for the fellowship, provided there is a clear and well-founded advantage for working on the topic at the REWI University of Graz.
In addition, a Land Steiermark Senior Fellowship on "Law and Innovation" will be awarded.
Austrian Standards Fellowship
The research topic should be related to legal issues or the impact of technical norms and standards. Applications focusing on the current case law of the ECJ (e.g. James Elliott), the "New Legal Framework" or BATs are particularly welcome.
Other topics for which a fellowship at the REWI University of Graz would be advantageous are also suitable with appropriate justification.
Styrian Chamber of Commerce Fellowship
The research topic should be related to business law. With appropriate justification, other topics are also suitable for which a fellowship at the REWI University of Graz would be advantageous.
Ernst Mosing Fellowship in Law and Finance
The research topic should be related to law and finance. Possible topics include taxation, law and economics, commercial law and interdisciplinary approaches to law and finance.
Dean's Fellowship
The Dean's Fellowship is awarded by invitation of the Dean only and can be either a Senior or a Junior Fellowship.
Prerequisites
Senior Fellows (post-doctoral researchers, lecturers, assistant professors and professors):
- Exceptional achievements in the respective field of research and a recognized international reputation
- Either excellent knowledge of German or excellent knowledge of English
Junior Fellows (either doctoral candidates working on a law dissertation or young practitioners with at least two years of practical experience after graduating from law school):
- LL.B (first-class honors), LL.M. or equivalent law degree
- Either an ongoing doctorate in the field of law or at least two years of professional experience
- Excellent German or English language skills
Duration and general conditions
The duration of the fellowships is between 2 and 6 months. The Dean's Fellowship can last up to one year.
Senior Fellows are provided with their own workplace in an office, Junior Fellows a workplace in the library.
Financial support
Senior Fellows receive € 1,500 per month, Junior Fellows € 1,200 per month. Travel costs to and from Graz can be covered.