Wouter Vandenhole
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PhD in Human Rights Law and Global Justice at University of Antwerp University of Antwerp in Belgium
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Doctoral scholarship for 2 years, renewable once for another 2-year period after positive evaluation. Monthly scholarship amount is based on the University of Antwerp doctoral scholarship scales (BAP). Additional benefits include access to courses and educational credit through the Antwerp Doctoral School, ecocheques, internet-connectivity allowance, and either a bicycle allowance or full reimbursement of public transport commuting costs.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Belgium
University
University of Antwerp
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University of Antwerp is advertising a PhD / doctoral scholarship in the broad field of human rights law and global justice within the Law and Development Research Group.
The project is supervised by Professor Wouter Vandenhole and is especially open to research on universities as human rights duty-bearers, new human rights duty-bearers, children’s rights, and equality and non-discrimination. A socio-legal methodology, an interdisciplinary approach, and a critical approach to law are strongly encouraged. The role includes doctoral research, publication of scientific articles, teaching support, legal skills training, and research/service duties within the Faculty of Law and the research group.
Eligibility: applicants should hold a law degree or a master’s degree in law or social sciences, with demonstrated knowledge of and interest in human rights law. A concise 2-page research proposal in English is required, including a problem statement, central research question, methodology, and core bibliography. The proposal should engage with global justice and Global South dimensions and be feasible for completion within 4 years. Strong academic results in human rights law are expected, and candidates must have adequate English or Dutch for teaching support; Dutch is preferred and should be acquired to at least basic user level if not already mastered.
Funding: the scholarship is offered for 2 years initially and may be renewed once for another 2 years after positive evaluation. The scholarship follows the University of Antwerp BAP doctoral scholarship scales and includes additional benefits such as ecocheques, internet allowance, and commuting support.
Deadline: apply by 25 June 2026 (CET). The planned start date is 15 September 2026 or soon after. Applications must be submitted via the university’s online platform with a motivation letter, research proposal, study grades overview, and CV.
Funding details
Doctoral scholarship for 2 years, renewable once for another 2-year period after positive evaluation. Monthly scholarship amount is based on the University of Antwerp doctoral scholarship scales (BAP). Additional benefits include access to courses and educational credit through the Antwerp Doctoral School, ecocheques, internet-connectivity allowance, and either a bicycle allowance or full reimbursement of public transport commuting costs.
What's required
Applicants must hold a law degree, a master's degree in law, or a master's degree in social sciences with demonstrated knowledge of and interest in human rights law by the start date. They must submit a concise 2-page research proposal in English with problem statement, central research question, methodology, and core bibliography, and the proposal should fit completion of the PhD in 4 years. Excellent study results in the broad area of human rights law are required, along with a detailed overview of study grades. Candidates should have adequate command of English or Dutch for teaching support; Dutch is preferred and should be acquired to at least basic user level if not already mastered. Strong interest in human rights law, global justice, and Global South dimensions is expected, and applicants should be willing to apply for additional research funding, work independently, and contribute to teaching and service duties.
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