PhD Opportunities in Law

Two EMANAIRE doctoral positions are open at the University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business, in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The full-time doctoral researchers will join the EMANAIRE Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network and participate in its international training, research and secondment programme. Project 1: Leadership and Work Design for Meaningfulness in the Age of AI. This PhD project examines how artificial intelligence changes tasks, meaning, dignity and professional identity. T...

The University of Nebraska at Omaha's School of Public Administration invites prospective students to learn about its Ph.D. program for the 2027–2028 academic year. The program is intended for students interested in doctoral study and research in public administration, public policy, governance, and related areas. A virtual Ph.D. Information Session will cover the program, research opportunities, funding, admissions, application deadlines, and the application process. Information session: Wednes...

The Right Livelihood College Campus at the Center for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn, Germany, is offering fully funded workshop scholarships for PhD students interested in the sustainable use and conservation of natural resources. The workshop will take place in Bonn on 1–2 December 2026 and is supported by DAAD. Eligible applicants are PhD students from Africa, Asia, or Latin America who are studying at a German university. Applicants may come from natural, social, economic, de...

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH is offering a three-year PhD position in economics at the Institute of Climate and Energy Systems – Jülich Systems Analysis (ICE-2), based in Jülich, Germany. The doctoral project investigates public opinion and sentiment on energy policy through systematic data collection and natural language processing (NLP). The research will identify and characterize stakeholder groups relevant to energy policy, draw on economic theory, and translate findings into specifications...

The University of Edinburgh Business School invites applications for its Management PhD with Integrated Study , beginning in September 2027. The programme is available full time over four years or part time over eight years and combines advanced taught training with original doctoral research. During the first year, students complete 180 credits of taught courses in research theory, methods and subject knowledge. The programme supports research across Accounting and Finance, Entrepreneurship and...

The University of Edinburgh invites applications to its Law PhD programme at Edinburgh Law School, located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The programme is designed for independent doctoral research in law, criminology and related socio-legal fields. Students may study full-time for three years or part-time for six years, subject to visa restrictions and programme arrangements. Research culminates in a 100,000-word thesis that makes an original and significant contribution to knowledge and contain...

The University of Edinburgh Business School invites applications for the full-time PhD in Management Science and Analytics , starting in September 2027. The three-year doctoral programme develops expertise in quantitative decision-making, operational research, management science and data-driven decision support. Students receive advanced coursework, research-methods training, seminars and workshops, and close supervisory support from an academic team. Research may connect with the University's S...

The University of Vienna is recruiting a University Assistant Predoctoral in the Faculty of Law to join the research team of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Chris Thomale. The position focuses on International Corporate and Commercial Law and offers an opportunity to develop a doctoral project while contributing to research, teaching, publications and academic administration. The successful candidate will participate in research projects and scientific studies, work toward completing a dissertation, finalize a ...

[Home and international tuition fees covered for 3 years; standard UKRI stipend currently £21,805 for academic year 2026/27.] Manchester Metropolitan University is offering a funded PhD studentship with the Manchester Law School on Legal Geographies of Vehicle Dwelling . This project sits at the intersection of law, geography, and mobilities scholarship, and examines the everyday legalities faced by people who live, travel, and work from vehicles. The research focuses on how vehicular dwelling i...