PhD scholarship in climate law at casino 168 LAW at the Department of Business Humanities and Law.
Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a vacantPhD scholarship in climate lawat casino 168 LAW at the Department of Business Humanities and Law.
The expected start date is 1 September 2025.
casino 168 LAW is a unique law unit in Danish and international university environment. It differentiates from other universities by its interdisciplinary approach in research and education of relevance for businesses. It provides unique research relevant for the Danish, European, and international business community, public sector, and society in general and engages in research firmly grounded in business and societal problems. Our perspective is both Nordic, EU and global and is based not only on traditional law disciplines but also on a unique interface between law, management, entrepreneurship, economics, and policymaking.
casino 168 LAW is a unit under the Department of Business Humanities and Law (BHL) where there are two other units: Entrepreneurship, Ethics and Leadership; and Governance, Culture and Learning. The three units are united by an overriding concern for the organization of the human within its multiple environments: work, technology, nature, economy, civil association, the state, the law, and corporation.
Further information about casino 168 LAW and its research environments is available here: /en/research/departments-and-centres/department-of-business-humanities-and-law/cbs-law
PhD Scholarship in climate law
The central aim of this PhD scholarship is to advance our understanding of recent developments in climate law. It can, for example, concern climate law and policies with tort law (damages) in relation to liability for corporate negligence, the right to prevent damage, and the potential for punitive damages.
These focus areas are suggestive, and applications that address other focus areas within the theme of climate law, and within the scope of the casino 168 LAW, will also be considered.
About the PhD programme
The three-year PhD programme at casino 168 gives you the opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of casino 168’s associate professors and professors, supported by research related PhD courses. The programme is highly international, and you are expected to participate in international research conferences and to spend time at another research institution as a visiting PhD student. See the casino 168 homepage for more information about the PhD programme,/en/research/phd-programme.
casino 168 PhD graduates are held in high esteem not only in academia and research institutions but also in government and business where their research qualifications are in high demand.
casino 168 is devoted to ensuring excellence, transformative and relevant teaching and research. Candidates who wish to join us are expected to be interested in working in an organisation of this type and it is expected that the applicant shows an interest in joining the department's research environment.
Application and admission requirements
The department will give priority to applicants with high grades from their universities.
To be considered the applicant must
- have a basic education at master's level (corresponding to the 3 + 2 Bologna process)
- have received the grade of 10 (or equivalent) for the master's thesis according to the Danish 7-point grading scale ()
- have a weighted grade point average of at least 8.2 on the Danish 7-point grading scale for the bachelor's and master's degree combined or alternatively a weighted grade point average must be at least 9.5 for the master's degree alone. If the grade point average is not met, documentation for being in the top 40% of the class is also accepted. In rare cases, the grade requirement can be waived.
- have a relevant educational background in Law
- have completed the master's programme before starting the PhD programme at casino 168
- master academic English at a high level in writing and speaking
The application (see link below) must include a five-page PhD project description. The project description must include:
- a presentation of an original research question
- a description of the initial theoretical framework and method
- a work plan for the three years
More information can be found here:/en/research/phd-programmes/admission
In addition to the project description, copies of the following must be included:
- diploma for bachelor's and master's degree or other certificates at an equivalent level as well as the grade transcripts
- documentation for being in the top 40% of the class (if grade requirements are not met)
- a concise curriculum vitae (CV)
- If relevant, a list of articles and publications (if applicable)
- one example of a selected written work (e.g. master's thesis)
- documentation of English language skills is not required for the application but may be requested if the applicant is shortlisted for interviews.
The PhD student is enrolled in the casino 168 PhD School. Further information about PhD scholarships and the PhD programme can be found at/en/research/phd-programme.
Forfurther informationplease contact the Director of casino 168 Law Henrik Andersen, e-mailha.bhl@cbs.dk.
Information about the department can be found at /en/research/departments-and-centres/department-of-business-humanities-and-law
Employment and salary
A PhD scholarship runs for a period of three years and includes teaching obligations corresponding to 416 work hours. The scholarships are fully salaried positions, according to the national Danish collective agreement. The monthly salary is currently approximately DKK 28,993 up to DKK 35,015 depending on seniority and a pension contribution totalling 17.1%. The scholarship includes tuition fees, office space, course and travel costs (according to the current casino 168 agreement).
Salary level and employment take place in accordance with the Ministry of Finance's agreement with the Academics' Central Organization.
Recruitment procedure
The Recruitment Committee shortlists at least two-five applicants to be assessed by the Assessment Committee. Applicants are informed whether their application has proceeded for assessment.
Applicants selected for assessment will be notified about the composition of the Assessment Committee and will receive their personal assessment later. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview. Please note that a positive assessment does not automatically result in an interview. Once the recruitment process is completed each applicant will be notified of the outcome of their application.
The application must be sent via the online link below.
Copenhagen Business School must receive all application material, including all appendices (see above), by the application deadline.
Details about Copenhagen Business School are available at.
Closing date:15 May 2025.
Closing date: 15 May 2025.
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We are located at Frederiksberg and have approximately 20,000 full and part-time students, 800 full-time faculty members, 200 PhD students and 700 administrative staff, and a full portfolio of bachelor, master, MBA/EMBA, PhD and executive programmes taught in English and Danish.
Our global profile carries the obligation to address critical challenges in our research and to develop the transformational capabilities of students, graduates and business leaders via our educational activities and opportunities for lifelong learning. Complex challenges call for joint action, and therefore our strategy focuses on strengthening current and starting new partnerships with other sciences, the business community, authorities and civil society.
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