Call for Applications: International Doctorate Programme “Business and Human Rights: Governance Challenges in a Complex World”

The International Doctorate Programme “Business and Human Rights: Governance Challenges in a Complex World” (IDP B&HR_Governance) invites applications for 12 doctoral research positions (4-year contracts) in its second phase to start on 1 November 2025. The programme is integrated into and funded by the Elite Network of Bavaria. The IDP B&HR_Governance establishes an inter- and transdisciplinary research forum for excellent doctoral projects addressing practically relevant problems and theoretically grounded questions in the field of business and human rights.

Application deadline: 1 June 2025

Application and admission To be admitted, applicants need an excellent university degree at master’s level in a relevant discipline (law, management, social sciences) and very good knowledge of English. International, intercultural, and practical experiences will be an asset. Applicants are expected to take an active role in shaping the curriculum, both independently and as part of a team. An application comprises the following documents:

 Research proposal (in English, max. 5000 words)

 Curriculum Vitae (CV)

 Letter of motivation (in English, max. 1000 words)

 Writing sample, e.g. published article, thesis, or seminar paper.

 Certificates of all university degrees and transcripts of records Applications must be sent in a single PDF document by 1 June 2025 to [email protected].