Marie Curie Research Program on International Criminal Law and Legal Pluralism
Marie Curie Research Course on International Criminal Law and Legal Pluralism
The Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies will hold its fourth and last Marie Curie Research Course (2009-2010) on International Criminal Law from 19 to 30 October 2009, with a follow-up week in March 2010 (22-27 March 2010). The course is designed for top researchers with excellent achievements in their studies and/or research. It is limited to 12 participants. Highly respected academics and practitioners will provide lectures, training and tutoring to discuss topics and developments related to International Criminal Law (ICL) and the theme of the course.
Main purpose of the Research Course The aim of the Research Course is to enable researchers from multiple jurisdictions to write an article of publishable quality in the field of ICL. The contributions will be published in an edited volume with an international publisher which will include articles by established scholars and upcoming voices in the field.
The overall theme of the fourth Marie Curie Research Course is International Criminal Law and Legal Pluralism. This theme will extend research carried out in the framework of the third Marie Curie Research Course on the Diversification and Fragmentation of International Criminal Law. The publication will complement the first volume of the Marie Curie project (Future Perspectives on International Criminal Justice, T.M.C. Asser, Cambridge University Press) which includes contributions by participants of the previous Marie Curie Research Courses.
Theme Individual research topics should be related to the overall theme of the 2009-2010 Research Course, i.e., International Criminal Law and Legal Pluralism. The theme is understood in a broad sense. It covers the influence and impact of different branches of law, like international human rights law, international humanitarian law, comparative and domestic criminal law. It furthermore covers legal systems and traditions, like common law versus civil law and adversarial versus inquisitorial systems. The domains of scholarship on the development and application of ICL as a discipline are also within the theme’s scope. This includes inter alia analysis and critique of the treatment of specific substantive, procedural or institutional problems in ICL through the lens of diversity, discussion of legal means and methods and their limitations (e.g., comparative analysis, empirical foundations of goals and concepts) as well as analysis of the link between legal pluralism and cultural diversity. Didactics The Research Course is coordinated by two Associate Professors (Dr. Larissa van den Herik and Dr. Carsten Stahn). The Course is highly tailored one and the themes of lectures will be selected in light of the research interests and proposals submitted by the Research Course participants. During the Course, the paper of each participant will be discussed within the group and with input from individually invited commentators and the coordinators. The participants will receive inspiring input and learn to take new perspectives on their topic through customised guest lectures and discussion lead by experts on their topic. A social program will enable to establish links within the group, and with academics and practitioners working for the many international organizations, courts and tribunals in The Hague, city of peace and justice. Between the sessions in October 2009 and March 2010, the discussion is led through email exchanges. In the follow-up week in October guest lectures and discussion will focus on finalisation of the paper for publication and presentation skills.
Eligibility The Research Courses are open to candidates performing academic research activities in the field of public international law, human rights law, international humanitarian law or (inter)national criminal law. The Research Course provides a maximum of 2 places for excellent young researchers who are in their first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of their doctoral research. The Research Courses has 10 places available for participants with at least 4 years and less than 10 years research experience (full-time equivalent) in their doctoral research studies or already in possession of a doctoral degree (10 places). Selection criteria Candidates will be selected on the basis of demonstrated or potential research excellence, quality and relevance of earlier publications, motivation for participating in the project, quality and relevance of the research proposal, affinity with the work of the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies. Selection process The application deadline will close 25 August 2009 (10 July deadline extended). In the case of equally qualified applicants, priority will be given on a first come first serve basis. We therefore strongly advice interested applicants to send their application as soon as possible. Tuition fees and other costs There are no fees charged to the participants. The subsidy reimburses the travel costs (up to maximum amount). The Programme will take care of the accommodation for the participants. However, the cost of meals are at the charge of the participants. The participants are responsible for arranging their visa applications. How to apply The application proces has closed. More information For any further queries, please contact Ms. C. Tremblay: ctremblay@campusdenhaag.nl. We further invite you to take impression of last years course |
