Doctoral Research Assistantship in European Customs Law and Geoeconomics
Three-year collaborative doctorate in partnership with Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München examining multilateral WTO dispute settlement and carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAM).
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in economics, law, or business administration with grade of at least 'gut' (2.0 or better).
- English language proficiency
- German C1 and English C1.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis, doctoral research outline, and academic CV.
- Recommendation letters
- Two university professor recommendations.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- TV-L E13 65% doctoral salary approximately €32,000 annually
- Application fee
- €140 semester solidarity fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition (Bavarian state higher education framework)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Bayerische Akademie für Außenwirtschaft (BAA München) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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