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International Law
03 November 2026

ERC Consolidator Grants at the International Law Department

The European Research Council (ERC) awards Consolidator Grants for researchers with potentially groundbreaking projects. They are awarded for up to five years and candidates must submit their application to the ERC by 12 January 2027.

The Graduate Institute’s International Law Department can provide a stimulating environment for projects related to international and transnational law and is happy to host Consolidator Grant recipients and to support applications. 

If you are interested in applying to a Consolidator Grant hosted with us, please send us a file comprising the following elements:

  • CV
  • Abstract
  • Brief version of the proposal (1500-2000 words) 
  • If possible, a draft of the proposal as a whole
  • 2 references
  • 2-3 sample publications
  • Course evaluations + syllabi (if available)
 
NB – The Department Chair may request additional documents from candidates as needed.

The candidate’s dossier undergoes an internal evaluation within the Department following the Department’s internal procedure.

At least 4 weeks prior to the application deadline, the Department Chair will communicate the Department’s decision to the candidate and the Research Office.

Please send your documents by 17 November 2026 to the Department Manager, Alain Vogel, at alain.vogel@graduateinstitute.ch. 

All candidates’ files will be discussed by the department faculty, with a decision on support to be expected by mid September 2025.

For further information, you are also welcome to contact Professor Nico Krisch, Head of the International Law Department, at nico.krisch@graduateinstitute.ch, or Kristina Arseneau at kristina.arseneau@graduateinstitute.ch at the Institute’s Research Office.