Application Deadline: 3 April 2024, 12 noon (CEST).
Stipend: € 2.500 per month during mobility periods between October2024 and July 2025.
The re:constitution programme
In light of the existing and future challenges in the European Union and its neighbourhood, re:constitution tries to strengthen the common ground for the rule of law and democratic principles by encouraging pan-European mobility, debate and the formation of a network of scholars and practitioners of law and democracy. Since 2019, re:constitution annually awards Fellowships to early-career scholars and practitioners to work on personal projects related to the rule of law and democracy in Europe.
The programme enables Fellows to contribute to the debate on the state and future of the constitution of the European Union, encourages exchange and debate across and within national positions in the Union and its neighbourhood, across academia and practice. Based on a unique concept centred around mobility for collaboration combined with opportunities of exchange and a European Alumni Network, the Fellowship programme is designed to contribute to safeguarding and strengthening the rule of law, democracy and the respect of fundamental rights.
Eligibility :
re:constitution invites applications from residents* in the European Union, non-EU EEA countries, EU candidate countries in active accession negotiations or pursuing the start of negotiations,** as well as from residents in Switzerland and the United Kingdom in the early stages of their careers as
- SCHOLARS holding a PhD in law/legal studies and/or political sciences, social sciences, philosophy or other neighbouring disciplines (focusing on issues on and around democracy and/or the rule of law in Europe). Your PhD research should have been completed no more than 10 years ago. Scholars who are still working on their dissertation may be eligible if their PhD is close to completion (within a year).
- PRACTITIONERS such as
- Government officials (e.g. policy advisors) from central authorities and local self-government bodies,
- Judges, magistrates, prosecutors, law clerks and other legal professions or practising lawyers (attorneys)
- NGO/think tank legal/policy experts working on rule of law and democracy Europe,
- Journalists reporting on the rule of law and/or democracy in Europe,
- General researchers/legal experts working on questions pertaining to the rule of law and/or democracy Europe
How to apply :
Please submit your application via our secure online application platform by 3 April 2024, 12 noon CEST: https://application.trafo-berlin.de/.
Please make sure to choose the correct Fellowship Track (1 or 2) when starting the application process. We only accept one application per person.
Important! Applications by e-mail will not be considered!
As part of your application, you will be asked to prepare and upload the following:
- Curriculum vitae including a list of publications (2-3 pages),
- Project outline (2-3 pages),
- Short abstract of your project (max. 300 words),
- Two references (university faculty members or practitioners in a field relevant to your project). Please note: Letters of recommendation are NOT REQUIRED.
- Potential host institutions (your preferred research and practice institutions in Europe to spend part of your mobility period, ideally including an indication of preferred dates and/or existing personal contacts. By the time of submitting your application you are not yet required to organise your stays.)
The working language of re:constitution is English.
The diversity of our societies should also be reflected in the re:constitution programme and network. We therefore welcome applicants of all cultural and social backgrounds, ages, religions, world views, disabilities or sexual identities. The applications will be evaluated by an evaluation committee of scholars and practitioners working in the fields of democracy and the rule of law. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of the evaluation process by early July 2024.
If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQ on our website or contact the programme coordination team: [email protected]
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