OpenFieldW2 Professorship in Global Climate Governance and Public Policy
Tenured full professorial appointment directing international research on European Green Deal implementation, energy transition policy, and carbon border adjustments.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Habilitation or equivalent distinguished research achievements in Public Policy or Political Science
- English language proficiency
- Fluent academic English and German
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Outstanding international publication record and successful competitive grant acquisition
- Recommendation letters
- Three international confidential appraisals
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- W2 German civil service professorial salary scale (€76,000 – €88,000 gross per year)
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- N/A (Permanent tenured professorial chair)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Potsdam documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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