Call for Applications – Doctoral Scholarship in NCN OPUS Project

The project will be carried out from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2029 at the Centre for Digital Justice, Faculty of Law, Administration and Economics, University of Wrocław.

Who are we looking for?

We invite applications from fifth-year law students who plan to pursue doctoral studies in the thematic area of the project.

Responsibilities:

• literature review and desk research
• editorial support in preparing publications with research findings (including experience in academic publishing, strong command of Word, OneDrive and Zotero)
• assistance with transcription of recorded interviews
• participation in the analysis of case law and ongoing proceedings
• dissemination of project results via social media (including podcast production)
• time availability and administrative support related to project implementation at the University of Wrocław

Key competencies:

• strong knowledge of public international law and international criminal law
• advanced writing and editorial skills (including publication experience)
• excellent command of English (spoken and written)
• interest in digital technologies and international justice

Additional assets include:

• proficiency in French, German, Ukrainian, Russian or Arabic
• participation in international moot court competitions
• experience in organizing international conferences, seminars, and study visits of foreign researchers

We offer:

• a monthly doctoral scholarship of 5,000 PLN, increased to 6,500 PLN after a successful mid-term evaluation
• work in an interdisciplinary and supportive research team
• the possibility of remote work (with in-person presence in Wrocław required for administrative purposes)
• opportunities to participate in research trips
• mentoring support for academic development
• a healthy, motivating, and collaborative research environment

How to apply?

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Please send the following documents:
– a CV with a list of publications
– a motivation letter in English (max. 1 A4 page)

by 21 May 2025, 12h00 CET,  to: kaja.kowalczewska@uwr.edu.pl
Email subject: “Application – FVTV Project Scholarship”

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview on 27 May 2025.

Learn more and join our team!
More on FVTV Project: https://digitaljustice.uwr.edu.pl/en/projects/from-voices-to-verdicts-the-role-of-user-generated-evidence-in-transforming-international-criminal-justice-2025-2029/.

In matters not regulated by this announcement, the provisions of the Regulations on awarding research scholarships in research projects funded by the National Science Centre shall apply (annex to Resolution No. 25/2024 of the NCN Council dated 4 March 2024).