Research Fellow Applications

How to apply

To apply for becoming an Earth System Governance Research Fellow, please submit a CV, list of publications and a short motivation letter that expresses how your work relates to the Earth System Governance Science Plan (not more than 1 page).

In the application, please specify what research lenses and contextual conditions of the Science Plan your research is most closely associated with and whether you want to be considered a senior fellow.

The International Project Office of the Earth System Governance Project will evaluate the applications, and will subsequently contact the applicants upon acceptance.

The criteria based on which our decisions are made are presented below.

Submit your application here

Max. file size: 10 MB.
Max. file size: 10 MB.

To become a Research Fellow, you should meet the following criteria:

  • Having completed a Master degree relevant to the field of Earth System Governance and to be actively engaged in academic research. Any PhD students, Post-docs, Researchers, Senior Scientists, Professors (Assistant, Associate, Full) are suitable candidates to be part of the ESG Network as Research Fellows.
  • Having at least 1 publication related to or in the field of Earth System Governance. For early career researchers we will take into consideration also conference papers and other types of peer-reviewed publications.
  • CVs, publications list and motivation letter are part of the application. Applicants are strongly encouraged to explain how they relate their research interests and activities to the ESG Science and Implementation Plan 2018. The motivation letter should not be longer than one page.

To become a Senior Research Fellow:

  • Having completed a PhD relevant to the field of Earth System Governance and to have been actively engaged in academic research for five years after the completion of said degree. Post-docs, Senior Scientists, Professors (Assistant, Associate, Full) are suitable candidates to be part of the ESG Network as Senior Research Fellows.
  • Having at least 12 publications related to or in the field of Earth System Governance.
  • CVs, publications list and motivation letter are part of the application. Applicants are strongly encouraged to explain how they relate their research interests and activities to the ESG Science and Implementation Plan 2018. The motivation letter should not be longer than one page

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 Project Office and the selection committee. 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.