The University of Oxford is offering a fully funded PhD opportunity in Comparative Politics under the supervision of Professor Giovanni Capoccia. This position is supported by the Morelli scholarship, which funds a doctoral student to work on research topics including democratic backsliding, strategies of democratic defense and regeneration, and the rise of illiberalism. The successful candidate will join a world-class academic environment and contribute to cutting-edge research on the challenges facing contemporary democracies. Applicants should have a strong academic background in political science or a closely related discipline, with a demonstrated interest in the study of democracy, political institutions, and illiberal trends. The Morelli scholarship is expected to cover tuition and provide a stipend, though specific financial details should be confirmed via the provided academic page. The application deadline is January 9, and candidates are encouraged to review the supervisor's academic profile and prepare their materials accordingly. For further details and application instructions, visit Professor Capoccia's academic page at users.ox.ac.uk/~ssfc0073/ . This opportunity is ideal for students passionate about comparative politics and the defense of democratic values.