Edinburgh — Law School and Ewen Cameron PhD Studentships 2027-28
| Official name | Edinburgh — Law School and Ewen Cameron PhD Studentships 2027-28 |
|---|---|
| Sponsor country | United Kingdom |
| Amount / funding | Full tuition + annual stipend approximately £21,805 per annum for up to 3 years |
| Deadline | 2 February 2027 (PhD Law programme application at least five working days before) |
| Start date | September 2027 or January 2028 |
| Minimum requirements | Seeking to start the first year of full-time or part-time PhD study, on campus in Edinburgh Law School, in 2027/28 (September 2027 or January 2028 entry); UK and international students eligible (international students requiring visa sponsorship not eligible for part-time study); standard minimum entry requirements; successful candidates normally exceed these with the highest classification in at least one degree plus a strong research proposal |
| Short description | Two full PhD studentships at Edinburgh Law School (one via the Ewen Cameron bequest) covering tuition plus a UKRI-rate stipend (approximately £21,805 per annum) for up to 3 years. |
| Official application link | Apply on the official page → |
Level: PhD · Funding type: full · Field: 08 Law
Application checklist
- Application for admission to the PhD Law programme (at least five working days before the scholarship deadline)
- Online scholarship application form via EUCLID/MyEd after admission application
- Research proposal with close fit to Law School research expertise
- References demonstrating the highest classification in at least one degree where applicable
- Check official page for remaining requirements
Application tips
- Successful candidates normally exceed the minimum entry requirements with the highest classification in at least one degree — lead with your strongest academic evidence
- The proposal's fit with School research expertise is an explicit criterion, so name the research area and potential supervisors' field, not just a topic
- Apply to the PhD programme early enough to unlock the scholarship form (five working days before 2 February 2027)
- Note the 3-year stipend duration differs from the University scheme's 3.5 years — budget the final period accordingly
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