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PhD Scholarship in Law and Avant-Courts at the University of Copenhagen University of Copenhagen in Denmark

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

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Denmark

University

University of Copenhagen

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Keywords

Sociology
Political Science
International Relations
Comparative Law
Law

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About this position

Vacant PhD scholarship at the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen, linked to the Avant-Courts project at iCourts, Centre of Excellence for International Courts and Governance.

The project, Decentring Legal Power: Avantgarde Courts at the Frontiers of the Global Economy, is led by Professor Mikael Rask Madsen and examines how new hybrid courts are transforming the global legal order. The research focuses on jurisdictional battles, legal knowledge exchanges, and the rise of litigation hubs across new economic spaces, outer space, and virtual spaces.

This is a fully funded and salaried PhD position. The salary starts at approximately DKK 31,600 per month plus an 18.07% pension contribution. The PhD fellow is expected to contribute teaching and other tasks equivalent to 840 working hours over the three-year employment period. Accommodation is not provided.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must have a master’s-level qualification related to the project area (or an equivalent qualification as described for non-Danish degrees), strong academic English, excellent communication skills, and the ability to teach at academic level in Danish or English. Applicants must also be able to follow PhD courses in English.

Application materials: research project proposal, CV, diplomas and transcripts, grading scale documentation, motivation letter, and documentation of English level (IELTS or TOEFL may be used). The application must be submitted online in English.

Deadline: 15 September 2026, 23:59 CEST. Start date is 1 February 2027, though negotiable.

Apply through the University of Copenhagen job portal using the “Apply now” button.

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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