STUDY AT RGSL / PhD Fellowships at RGSL in cooperation with the University of Copenhagen

In cooperation with the University of Copenhagen, RGSL will launch a new PhD programme in the beginning of 2012. The programme duration is three years, with employment as a PhD research fellow, and leads to a doctoral degree in law.

Research fellows will be employed at RGSL during their period of study, but will be integrated into both research institutions and will spend approximately equal time in Riga and Copenhagen. They will be granted a special posting allowance for their period of stay at the University of Copenhagen.

Individual supervisors will be appointed by both participating institutions, and candidates will be offered a wide selection of courses and research seminars. Research fellows will have some teaching obligations, which will be related to their field of research.

The joint PhD programme will focus on subject matter researched and prioritised by both institutions. It will primarily involve research fellows who wish to devote their studies to international law issues, especially including human rights and EU law.

Recruitment of research fellows will be based on open advertisements, with assessment by an expert committee and personal interviews with shortlisted candidates.