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 Starting Grant recipients and to support applications.
If you are interested in applying to a Starting 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)
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 15 August 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 Dominic Eggel at dominic.eggel@graduateinstitute.chat the Institute’s Research Office.