PhD Scholarships in Animal Law, Environmental Law, and Critical Legal Theory at University of Birmingham Law School University of Birmingham in United Kingdom

The University of Birmingham Law School is offering three PhD scholarship opportunities for students interested in animal law, environmental law, and critical legal theory. The positions are supervised by Dr Iyan Offor, Assistant Professor in Environmental Law and Sustainable Development, whose research group, The Multispecies Collective, focuses on interdisciplinary and critical approaches to law, animals, and nature. Dr Offor’s research spans global animal law, environmental law, posthumanism, intersectionality, and law & literature, and he welcomes proposals that engage with these themes. The scholarships available include the University of Birmingham College of Arts and Law Doctoral Scholarships, the AHRC Landscape Awards, and the Midlands Graduate School ESRC DTP, each with its own eligibility criteria and funding details.

Funding typically covers tuition and may provide a stipend, but applicants should consult each scheme for specifics. To apply, candidates should be planning to start a PhD in the 2026/2027 academic year, have a strong interest in the listed research areas, and meet the eligibility requirements for at least one of the funding schemes. The application process involves reviewing Dr Offor’s research interests and current PhD projects, preparing a draft research proposal, CV, and an introductory note explaining why the University of Birmingham, The Multispecies Collective, and Dr Offor’s supervision are a good fit.

Applicants should email these materials to Dr Offor and also complete the university’s PhD application and the relevant scholarship application. The deadline for the ESRC DTP studentship is January 13, 2026, for entry in October 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for students passionate about advancing research in animal law, environmental law, and critical legal theory within a supportive and interdisciplinary academic environment.