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.
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
The duration of the fellowships is between 1 and 3 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 (office workplace only if available).
Senior Fellows receive € 1,800 per month, Junior Fellows € 1,500 per month. Travel costs to and from Graz can be covered if a presentation at the Faculty will be held during the stay.
The next application period begins on 1 September 2025 and ends on 16 November 2025.
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 the REWI Uni Graz is the right place to carry out your research project
- Confirmation of supervision(see form) from a faculty member of the REWI Uni Graz
- We kindly ask you to choose a supervisor who conducts research at the institute/centre where you would like to conduct your research. To do this, we recommend that you take a look at the homepage of the respective institute/centre - here you will see all possible candidates. Then contact him/her and ask whether he/she would like to supervise you if you are accepted. You can find all institutes here and all centres here.
Please send the complete application tolaw.fellowship(at)uni-graz.at.
Call 2024/25 (expiring)
- Human Rights
- Constitutional Law
- Law & Climate Change
- Legal Theory
- Comparative law with a focus on Austrian law
- Interdisciplinary research projects with a legal focus
Other topics are also suitable for the fellowship, provided that there is a clear and well-founded advantage for working on the topic at the REWI University of Graz.
This Fellowship is designed to support the development of a paper about a specific topic, commissioned by Austrian Standards. A mutually beneficial relationship should be established, in which the Fellow has the opportunity to conduct research on this topic while having a fully funded travel to and stay in Graz, Austrian Standards receives valuable output in the form of the paper.
The research topic should be related to business law.
With appropriate justification, other topics are also suitable for which a fellowship at the REWI Uni Graz would be advantageous.
Possible research topics include artificial intelligence, smart regulation, business law, taxation and interdisciplinary approaches to legal issues.
With appropriate justification, other topics are also suitable for which a fellowship at the REWI University of Graz would be advantageous.
The Dean's Fellowship is awarded by invitation of the Dean only and can be either a Senior or a Junior Fellowship.
Call 2025/26 (from 1 September 2025)
The research topic must be in the field of comparative inheritance law or comparative or European international inheritance law.
The Fellowship is awarded exclusively to Junior Fellows.
The research topic must be related to international law and in particular aim to promote international understanding. Topics in the field of peace keeping and conflict management as well as international humanitarian law are of particular interest.
The fellowship is awarded exclusively to Junior Fellows.
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.
Possible research topics include artificial intelligence, smart regulation, business law, taxation and interdisciplinary approaches to legal issues.
With appropriate justification, other topics are also suitable for which a fellowship at the REWI University of Graz would be advantageous.
The Dean's Fellowship is awarded by invitation of the Dean only and can be either a Senior or a Junior Fellowship.
