Funded PhD and Master's by Research in Political, Social and International Studies at University of East Anglia University of East Anglia in United Kingdom

FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is advertising up to 5 postdoc positions for 3 years within the TransformingHumanRights Excellence Cluster . The opportunity is centered on human rights research in a context of global transformation , with a strong fit for researchers interested in open source investigations , supply chain investigations , and accountability . This is a research-focused postdoctoral opening at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg , aimed at joining a vibrant interdisciplinary research community. The post...

PhD opportunity in Law and Social Justice at the University of Liverpool , linked to the Centre for Peoples' Justice studentships. This is a fully funded PhD with home fees covered and a £21,805/year stipend for 3 years . Eligibility: applicants should have a relevant Master's degree or strong professional/practice-based experience. Research area: law, human rights law, social justice, and related interdisciplinary work. Deadline: 4 August 2026. Interested candidates should review the studentshi...

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is advertising Policy Internships 2026 for existing UKRI-funded doctoral students . This is a three-month internship opportunity designed to place PhD students in influential policy organisations so they can gain hands-on experience in government and public policy. The scheme is open to doctoral students funded by UKRI research councils, including AHRC, BBSRC, ESRC, EPSRC, MRC, NERC, and STFC . Students must be currently undertaking doctoral-level study in the U...

Dissertation support is being offered on the legal regulation of artificial intelligence in Ireland , with a focus on the EU AI Act, Ireland’s AI regulator, and the country’s evolving national AI governance framework. The post highlights Ireland’s position within the EU AI regulatory landscape, including the EU AI Act’s risk-based framework, the role of the Irish Data Protection Commission, the establishment of the AI Regulator of Ireland, and the development of Ireland’s National AI Strategy. T...

PhD position at the University of Amsterdam on populist speech in EU parliamentary committees (1980–2000) . This is a research-focused doctoral opening for candidates interested in political discourse, populism, European institutions, and historical analysis of parliamentary communication. The vacancy is hosted on the University of Amsterdam careers site and appears to be connected to the Department of Political Science at Université libre de Bruxelles via the announcing account. The topic sits ...