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Doctoral Fellowship in European Environmental and Energy Law

Four-year doctoral position at the Faculty of Law examining cross-border EU renewable energy regulations, legal challenges of carbon capture, and water directives.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Master of Laws (LLM) in European law, environmental law, or international law with honors
English language proficiency
English C1
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Master's thesis and doctoral research proposal on EU climate regulation
Recommendation letters
Two academic letters of recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
CAO Universiteiten monthly gross salary €2,770 (year 1) rising to €3,539 (year 4)
Application fee
€0
Tuition / joining costs
€0

Dates and verification

Application deadline
January 20, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Open Universiteit (OU Netherlands) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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