RFAs: Schaufler Lab TU Dresden Doctoral Fellowship in Civil and Digital Law

The Schaufler Lab@TU Dresden is offering doctoral fellowships for early-career researchers in Civil and Digital Law. This opportunity, starting on 1 April 2027, focuses on exploring “Energy Cultures in Transition.” Funded by The Schaufler Foundation in collaboration with TU Dresden, the fellowship supports interdisciplinary research across social sciences, humanities, and the arts. Applications are due by 24 November 2026. The Schaufler Lab@TU Dresden invites researchers to explore the intersection of energy and culture. Through the theme “Energy Cultures in Transition,” the fellowship seeks to understand energy as a cultural phenomenon impacting various societal and technological domains. The initiative aims to analyze the influence of energy regimes on infrastructures, ecologies, and knowledge systems while fostering interdisciplinary dialogue among researchers and artists. Fellows receive EUR 1,850 monthly, along with a EUR 150 material cost grant. A family supplement of EUR 315 per child is also available. Fellows benefit from a structured qualification program, access to TU Dresden’s research infrastructure, and opportunities for conference travel, subject to available funds. Applicants must possess an above-average university degree in law, with knowledge or interest in digital services regulation, AI, and ecological sustainability. English proficiency at C1 level is required, and German language skills are advantageous but not mandatory. The dissertation may be written in German or English, per doctoral regulations.

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This fellowship supports critical research at the intersection of law, technology, and culture, addressing global challenges in energy sustainability. It fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and contributes to academic discourse on energy transitions, benefiting society and the environment. Interested candidates should visit the official Schaufler Lab@TU Dresden page for detailed guidelines and to ensure their application aligns with all requirements.