St George’s, University of London
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City St George's PhD Law Scholarship for Black British Researchers
Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Law for Black British Researchers – September 2027 Entry City St George's, University of London in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Judicial Studies
Funding
Fully funded for three years. The scholarship covers full tuition fees through a tuition fee waiver, provides an annual tax-free bursary at the applicable UKRI stipend rate, with the 2027/28 amount to be confirmed, and contributes up to £1,000 toward research expenses over three years, including training, equipment and conference attendance.
Deadline
Feb 26, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
St George’s, University of London
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About this position
City St George's, University of London is offering a fully funded three-year PhD scholarship in Law for a Black or Black British researcher commencing in September 2027. The opportunity is based at The City Law School in London and welcomes original research proposals across all areas of legal research.
The scholarship includes a full tuition fee waiver for three years, an annual tax-free bursary aligned with the applicable UKRI stipend rate, and up to £1,000 toward research expenses such as training, equipment and conference attendance. The 2027/28 stipend amount will be confirmed.
Applicants must be eligible for UK home-fee status and identify as Black or Black British, including African, Caribbean, Other or Mixed backgrounds. They should hold an LLB or equivalent law degree with at least a 2:1 classification, normally possess a master's degree in law or a related discipline with at least a Merit or equivalent, and demonstrate readiness for independent, high-level doctoral research.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the Law PhD Administration team before applying to discuss their research idea, identify a suitable supervisor, understand doctoral study and prepare a proposal. Applications close at 12 noon on 26 February 2027, and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
Funding details
Fully funded for three years. The scholarship covers full tuition fees through a tuition fee waiver, provides an annual tax-free bursary at the applicable UKRI stipend rate, with the 2027/28 amount to be confirmed, and contributes up to £1,000 toward research expenses over three years, including training, equipment and conference attendance.
What's required
Applicants must qualify for UK home-fee status and identify as Black or Black British, including African, Caribbean, Other or Mixed backgrounds. The scholarship is for full-time doctoral study. Applicants should hold an undergraduate law degree (LLB or equivalent) with at least a 2:1 classification, normally a master's degree in law or a related discipline with at least a Merit or equivalent, and demonstrate the ability and motivation to undertake independent, high-level research. Research proposals may address any area of law, particularly those aligned with the expertise of the academic staff.
How to apply
Contact [email protected] for an informal discussion about the research idea, supervisor suitability and application process. Then complete the PhD in Law Scholarship application form through the linked jobs.ac.uk listing. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.
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