Research Fellow applications

Research fellows are scholars who have applied to be formally connected to the ESG Project. They receive a dedicated profile on our website and are included in the ESG Project member network. Research Fellows are expected to contribute to network activities by proactively seeking opportunities to collaborate with other members, e.g. through Taskforces, Working Groups and other initiatives.

Please note that these are voluntary, unpaid titles.

Research Fellow requirements

  • Hold a Master’s degree in a field relevant to Earth System Governance
  • Be actively engaged in academic research (e.g. as a PhD student, postdoctoral researcher, academic researcher, senior scientist, or university professor at the Assistant, Associate, or Full level)
  • Have at least one peer-reviewed publication related to Earth System Governance (for early-career researchers, conference papers or other peer-reviewed publications will also be considered)

Senior Research Fellow requirements

  • Hold a PhD in a field relevant to Earth System Governance
  • Be actively engaged in academic research with at least five years of post-PhD experience (e.g., as a postdoctoral researcher, senior scientist, or university professor at the Assistant, Associate, or Full level)
  • Have at least 12 peer-reviewed publications related to Earth System Governance

Application process

We advise you to start by reading the eligibility criteria listed in the section above.

Your application should include:

  • A CV, including a list of publications.
  • Concise answers to the three questions listed in the form. For more information on our research agenda, please consult the ESG Project’s Science and Implementation Plan. We kindly ask you to refrain from using AI when answering the questions.

The ESG Project’s International Office evaluates all applications and informs the applicants of the outcome approx. within one month from the submission date.

Submit your application

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Please refer to the research lenses and contextual conditions outlined in the 2018 Science and Implementation Plan.
Data processing and GDPR compliance

By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data for the purposes of evaluating and reviewing your application. All personal information collected, including your CV, publications list, and motivation letter, will be handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The data you provide will be securely stored and only accessible to the members of the International Office. Your personal data will not be shared with third parties without your consent, except where required by law.

If you have any questions regarding the processing of your data or your rights under GDPR, please contact us at ipo@earthsystemgovernance.org.