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Albornoz Postdoctoral Fellowship in Comparative Jurisprudence

Twelve-month residential postdoctoral grant for legal scholars conducting research on European private law harmonisation and Roman legal foundations.

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
Ph.D. in law, jurisprudence, or legal history obtained within the last 5 years with honors
English language proficiency
Spanish and Italian working proficiency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Detailed 15-page research monograph plan and copy of doctoral dissertation
Recommendation letters
Two academic letters from internationally renowned legal historians or jurists

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

Financial support / stipend
€28,000 annual research grant plus private apartment residence in the Collegio and dining privileges
Application fee
Free application
Tuition / joining costs
Not applicable; residential postdoctoral appointment

Dates and verification

Application deadline
March 31, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Reale Collegio di Spagna documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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