Funding

PhD Studentships for entry in 2010

Several studentship schemes provide financial support for PhD candidates. Studentships usually provide a stipend of around £13,000 per year and cover tuition fees at the rate for UK or EU students (approx £3,390). Some cover tuition fees at the full rate for international students (approx £9,630).

The main studentships for Law candidates are Research Studentships in the Social Sciences.

The closing date for applications is 19 February 2010.

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Application forms and guidance notes are available at the Application Forms page.

Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA)

From time to time the School of Law advertises postgraduate research scholarships for Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) which are awarded to suitably qualified candidates to undertake doctoral level study in the School. The successful applicants will have their fees (at home/EU level) paid by the School and will receive a scholarship for a period of 3 years, subject to a satisfactory annual review of progress.

ESRC and AHRC funding

PhD Candidates in Law may apply for funding through the UK government's Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) or Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The Law School has "+3" accreditation for ESRC funding for doctoral studies.Applications are especially welcome from candidates interested in socio-legal studies which explore "the impact of the law using social science methodology" (rather than an emphasis on the content or procedure of the law).Applications should be submitted as a part of the annual studentship competition.For further information, contact the School's Director of Postgraduate Research, Dr Lawrence McNamara.

Other opportunities

From time to time other studentship opportunities arise. Information about these will be on the University web pages and the School will also provide updates through its postgraduate email lists and newsletter. Please contact us if you would like to be added to our email list to receive the School's postgraduate newsletter so that you are kept up-to-date with any information about future studentships and other matters that may be of interest.