Application deadline
The current application period runs from October 2, 2024, to November 11, 2024.
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
- Supervision agreement (see form) from a faculty member of the REWI Uni Graz
- We kindly ask you to select a supervisor who conducts research at the institute/center where you wish to conduct your own research. It is recommended to take a look at the homepage of the respective institute/center, where you can see all potential candidates. Afterward, contact the person directly to inquire whether they would be willing to supervise you if you are accepted.
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.
Land Steiermark Fellowship
- 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.
Austrian Standards Fellowship
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.
Wirtschaftskammer Steiermark 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 Uni Graz would be advantageous.
Ernst Mosing Fellowship in Law and Finance
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.
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.
Requirements
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 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.
Financial support
Starting with the next call (2024/25) Senior Fellows receive € 1,800 per month, Junior Fellows € 1,500 per month. Travel costs to and from Graz can be covered.
