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PhD Programme in Law: European, International and Private Law at the European University Institute European University Institute in Italy

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PhD

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Sociology

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Available

Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

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Italy

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European University Institute

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Sociology
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About this position

The European University Institute (EUI) is inviting applications for its Doctoral Programme in Law, starting on 1 September 2027. The programme is residential and based at Villa Salviati in Fiesole, Italy.

The Department of Law offers PhD opportunities focused on the challenges facing European law, public international law and private law, with research spanning social, cultural, political and economic topics. Its interdisciplinary environment combines close supervision, open seminars, active working groups and interaction with visiting scholars and leaders in the field.

Applicants should review the Department of Law’s faculty research areas and indicate one or more professors who could supervise their dissertation in the application form. The EUI does not offer individual guidance on dissertation proposals and asks applicants not to contact potential supervisors directly.

The call for applications for the 2027–28 academic year is expected to open in early November 2026. The application deadline is 15 January 2027 at 14:00 CET; later applications will not be accepted. Candidates with disabilities or specific educational needs may register with the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies to coordinate reasonable adjustments during application, selection and admission.

Research keywords: European law, public international law, private law, interdisciplinary legal studies, political topics, social and cultural topics, and economic topics.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants should consult the official information for applicants, research themes, faculty supervision areas, selection procedure and criteria, and FAQs. Applicants must submit an application by 15 January 2027 at 14:00 CET; later applications will not be accepted. Candidates should identify one or more professors who could supervise their dissertation in the application form. The EUI does not provide individual guidance on dissertation proposals and asks candidates not to contact potential supervisors. Candidates with disabilities or specific educational needs are encouraged to register their needs with the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies for reasonable adjustments.

How to apply

Review the EUI Law doctoral programme information, research themes and faculty supervision areas. Apply through the EUI application portal by 15 January 2027 at 14:00 CET (Italy time), and indicate one or more potential supervisors in the application form. You may register your interest for updates before the call opens in early November 2026.

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