Fully Funded PhD in Mobility Rights and Migration Governance at University of Göttingen University of Göttingen in Germany

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen is offering a fully funded PhD position under RTG 2987 on Mobility Rights in the Global Context of Multiple Crises. This is a structured doctoral opportunity for candidates interested in law, migration studies, international relations, and political science, with a strong focus on global migration governance.

The position is embedded in an interdisciplinary Research Training Group and is designed for highly motivated doctoral researchers who want to study how migration agreements, legal frameworks, and international cooperation shape mobility rights during political, economic, environmental, and humanitarian crises. The post specifically highlights Research Area 11: Migration Agreements, including bilateral and multilateral migration agreements, global governance of mobility control, and cross-border cooperation in migration management.

Funding: The PhD is funded for up to 4 years and comes with a TV-L E13 salary at 75% employment. This is a salaried academic position rather than a self-funded doctorate, and it offers a stable research environment with access to leading experts in migration governance.

Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible for doctoral studies in Germany and should hold, or be close to completing, a Master’s degree. A strong academic background in relevant fields is expected, along with the ability to develop an original research proposal that fits RTG 2987’s thematic areas. The post also notes that applicants must satisfy the doctoral admission requirements of the Faculty of Law and be willing to participate in structured research training.

How to apply: Prepare a CV, research proposal aligned with RA 11 or related themes, transcripts/certificates, and a motivation letter. Submit the application following the instructions in the official job posting PDF. The deadline is 30 June 2026.

Contact: For academic questions, the post names Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Peter-Tobias Stoll. General application inquiries can be directed to the RTG coordination office at [email protected].