PhD Scholarships in Citizenship/Migration Law, Discrimination Law, International Human Rights Law, Comparative Law, Islamic Law, and Critical Legal Theory at University of Birmingham University of Birmingham in United Kingdom

The University of Birmingham Law School, under the supervision of Dr Shahab Saqib (Assistant Professor in Law), is inviting applications for fully funded PhD scholarships in the fields of Citizenship/Migration Law, Discrimination Law, International Human Rights Law, Comparative Law (with a focus on Pakistan), Islamic Law, and critical (legal) theory. Dr Saqib is an expert in anti-discrimination law, international human rights law, and critical legal theory, with a strong record of research and community engagement. Three major scholarship schemes are available: the University of Birmingham College of Arts and Law Doctoral Scholarships, the AHRC Landscape Awards, and the Midlands Graduate School ESRC DTP. These scholarships typically cover tuition and provide a stipend for living expenses.

Applicants should be interested in starting a PhD in the 2026/2027 academic year and must review the eligibility criteria for each funding scheme. To apply, prospective students should review Dr Saqib's research interests, prepare a draft research proposal, CV, and a brief note explaining their fit with the University of Birmingham and Dr Saqib's supervision, and email these materials to Dr Saqib. The application deadline for the Midlands Graduate School ESRC DTP is 13 January 2026, and similar deadlines are expected for the other schemes. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in critical and comparative legal studies, especially those with a focus on Pakistan, Islamic law, and decolonial approaches to law.