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PhD Opening in Fiscal Law, Private International Law, Constitutional Law, or Procedural Law at Lund University Lund University in Sweden

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Constitutional Law

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

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Sweden

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Lund University

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Constitutional Law
Doctoral Studies
Tax Law
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About this position

Lund University’s Faculty of Law is advertising one or two doctoral positions in fiscal law, private international law, constitutional law, or procedural law. The research project should fit one of the faculty’s existing research environments.

This is a faculty-funded doctoral studentship at Lund University in Sweden, with a temporary four-year appointment, full-time, and a monthly salary. The position is intended for doctoral study and may include limited teaching, research, and administrative duties up to 20% before the doctorate is awarded.

Research areas: fiscal law (taxes, levies, customs duties), private international law (choice of law, jurisdiction, enforcement of judgments), constitutional law (Swedish democratic system, public power, legislative process), and procedural law (Swedish civil procedural law and dispute resolution).

Eligibility: applicants must meet the general third-cycle entry requirements and the special requirement of a law degree (Master of Laws/juris kandidatexamen/juristexamen) or equivalent qualifications/experience. The degree must be obtained no later than 21 September 2026.

Selection criteria: prior written work such as a master’s thesis, ability to engage in the faculty research environment, relevant education and grades, relevant work experience, and the quality of the proposed research project, including clarity, methodology, theory, and originality.

How to apply: submit the application via the Varbi portal with a CV, transcripts, project description, thesis or similar degree project, references, and other supporting documents. The project description must be no longer than 15,000 characters and may be written in English, Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian.

Deadline: 21 September 2026.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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