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European Doctorate in Law & Economics (EDLE) University of Hamburg in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Regulation
Funding
Available
Deadline
Feb 15, 2027
Country
Germany
University
University of Hamburg
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About this position
The European Doctorate in Law and Economics (EDLE) is a joint doctoral programme in an interdisciplinary research field connecting legal analysis and economic reasoning. Based at the University of Hamburg and run in cooperation with the Universities of Bologna, Rennes, and Rotterdam, the programme brings together a strong European research network for doctoral training.
Doctoral researchers work on topics within the broad theme of “Tensions between efficiency and other goals of general interest”, with scope for more defined research topics through the programme website. The advertised doctorate is designed for candidates interested in how divergent legal rules shape economic outcomes, and in the economic foundations of law more generally.
EDLE is structured as a joint doctoral programme with multiple doctoral diplomas upon successful completion. Teaching and supervision are conducted in English, and the dissertation is written in English, supporting an international research environment. The programme also emphasizes structured research and supervision, research training and discussion, and support services for international doctoral candidates at Universität Hamburg.
The setting is Hamburg, within a collaborative framework involving leading European universities in law and economics, offering access to an international academic community focused on interdisciplinary doctoral research.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants should be economists or lawyers interested in the economic foundations and effects of divergent legal rules. The programme is taught in English and the dissertation must be written in English.
How to apply
Register and submit the application through the EDLE website before the deadline. Review the doctoral-students page for programme-specific application information and requirements. Follow the instructions on the application portal for the winter semester intake.
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