TEMPORALAW at VUB Announces 2 Fully Funded PhD Positions on Climate Change and International Law @Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Overview

The Faculty of Law and Criminology at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is inviting applications for two full-time, fully funded PhD positions focusing on climate change, international human rights law, and the role of time in legal reasoning and climate litigation.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in law or an equivalent qualification, preferably in human rights law, public international law, or climate law.

Benefits

• Fully funded for four years
• Competitive doctoral salary
• 35 days of annual leave
• Public transport reimbursement
• Telework allowance
• Hospitalization insurance
• Flexible start date

How to Apply

Submit your application by May 20, 2026 via email to corina.heri@vub.be, using the subject line: “TEMPORALAW PhD application.”

Include a single PDF document with:

• A one-page motivation letter specifying the preferred PhD track
• A CV with referee details and Master’s thesis title
• A writing sample
• A Master’s diploma or academic transcript

Deadline

May 20, 2026