PhD Scholarship - Law

The School of Law at University College Cork invites applications for a PhD scholarship (fully funded plus €25,000 stipend, tenable for up to four years). The Scholarship is open to candidates commencing their full-time studies in September 2025 or currently in the first year of their full-time PhD studies at UCC.

Candidate requirements Essential requirements:

EITHER a first class honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent), OR a high 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent)supplemented by outstanding subsequent academic or professional accomplishments; AND (2) EITHER a Master’s degree OR extensive and relevant professional experience Desirable: Some experience of teaching, publication or other research-related activities.             

Other requirements: The scholarship is available for full-time PhD study only.

The scholarship holder will normally be expected to reside in the Munster region and may have opportunities to teach or tutor while undertaking their PhD (which would be remunerated separately). It is not possible to combine this opportunity with full-time work elsewhere.

The School particularly welcomes applications from groups that are underrepresented in doctoral study and/or their field of Law. The School has a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity. Potential applicants are very welcome to contact lawpostgrad@ucc.ie to discuss the requirements, particularly how your professional experience in the field might supplement your academic record, or any accessibility or other needs you might have.

Condition of Award: Condition of appointment for those commencing their PhD studies for the first time in September 2025 In the case of a successful applicant commencing their full-time studies for the first time at UCC in September 2025, it is a condition of the award of funding that they apply for Research Ireland funding during their first year and, if successful, funding will then come from that alternative source. If unsuccessful in their application to Research Ireland, the School of Law will continue to fund the PhD.

Application Requirements: For full details and application form, please visit the school website: PhDScholarshipwithApplicationformlink.pdf

Closing Date: The closing date for applications is on or before 17:00 (local time) Friday, 20^th June 2025.

Applications received after this time will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed online.

About the School of Law, at University College Cork: The School is in the top 100 Law Schools in the world in the current QS rankings and has secured an Athena Swan bronze award.

The School has national and international experts across the legal discipline and delivers the highest quality research with regularly published output in leading national and international academic journals, monographs and texts. Much of the School’s research is focused around its research centres and collaborative research networks and groups. UCC School of Law boasts one of Ireland’s most successful graduate research programmes in Law.

Students are provided with an unparalleled experience within a well-established and vibrant community of doctoral scholars, with easy access to experienced supervisors who are internationally recognised experts in their fields and a suite of tailored supports, facilities and activities.

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