Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Climate Governance and Energy Law

Two-year postdoctoral position evaluating EU Green Deal regulatory compliance, cross-border carbon border adjustment mechanisms, and municipal heat transition bylaws.

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Application checklist & requirements

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

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Completed PhD in International Law, Environmental Law, or Political Science.
English language proficiency: English C1.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required.
Thesis / Research statement: PhD summary, list of publications in indexed journals, and postdoctoral research outline.
Recommendation letters: Three reference letters.

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

Financial support / stipend: 100% TV-L E13 salary (€54,000 gross per annum) funded by European Research Council
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €0; postdoctoral staff position

Dates and verification

Application deadline: April 30, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Facts reflect official Leuphana University of Lüneburg documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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