University of Edinburgh Law School & Cameron PhD Studentships
Studentships for the PhD in Law will be offered for 2016-2017 funded by both Edinburgh Law School and the generous legacy of Edinburgh Law School alumnus Ewan Cameron.
Each studentship covers the UK/EU rate of fee and an annual stipend of £10,000. These are tenable for three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Eligibility
The studentship is open to applicants who have applied to study a full-time PhD in Law commencing in 2016-2017. Successful applicants will be expected to firmly accept the offer at the time when the results of the application process are announced. Candidates who already have an offer of financial sponsorship from elsewhere will not eligible.
Applicants of any nationality are eligible to apply.
Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have the minimum equivalent of a 2:1 degree at undergraduate level. A good result in a consequent and relevant Masters degree will also be expected.
Applying
To apply for a scholarship you must first apply online for the PhD in Law for entry in either September 2016 or January 2017. Please ensure that you reference on your application that you are applying for the relevant scholarship.
Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application.
All applications must be submitted no later than 1st February 2016.
Please note you will not be able to access the online application form unless you have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh and have full EASE authentication.
Selection Procedure
Applications will be considered on the basis of the paperwork submitted by the applicant and a ranking carried out by relevant members of academic staff in the Law School.
All applicants will be informed of the outcome in April 2016.
If you have any questions, please contact law.pgscholarships@ed.ac.uk
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate/international/humanities/law/edinburgh-law-school-cameron-phd-studentships