Law Home PhD Studentship

Join a vibrant and inclusive research community at Loughborough University, ranked Top 10 in the UK for over a decade (The Complete University Guide 2017-2027).

The Law Home PhD Studentship invites ambitious UK applicants to develop their own research proposal within a supportive and dynamic academic environment in the Law department. Starting in October 2026, the studentship offers flexible study options, full-time over three years or part-time over six years, enabling you to shape your research journey to suit your career goals. Don’t miss the chance to advance your academic career at a leading university; apply by 31st July 2026.

Primary supervisor email address: e.l.nadin@lboro.ac.uk

Primary supervisor telephone number: +441509228901

Project detail:

Loughborough Law is committed to critical, socio-legal and interdisciplinary research, exploring the relationship between law and social justice, and working collaboratively and creatively to make change in the world. We invite applications for a fully-funded home PhD student to join our research community. We particularly welcome research proposals aligned with the following areas of research strength within the department:

• Contemporary governance and regulation
• Feminisms, queer politics, LGBTIQ+ rights and social movements
• Bodies and embodiment
• Histories, time and futures
• Capital, value, economies and welfare states
• Colonialism, empire, anti-racist and decolonial legal thought
• Creative methods and legal provocations

Entry requirements:

A master's degree with Merit in Law or relevant discipline and a 2:1 honours degree in Law or relevant discipline. Substantial professional work experience/qualifications may also be taken into consideration.

English language requirements:

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website (http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/english/).

Funding information: The studentship will cover

• A stipend at the UKRI rate (£21,805 from 1 October 2026) for 3 years full-time, or a pro-rated amount for a part-time student, and
• Home student university tuition fees (£5,238 for the 2026/7 academic year) for 3 years full-time, or the relevant annual home student fees for part-time study.

Please note that this studentship will not cover university tuition fees for an international student.

Application is via the online portal. During the application process you will be asked to supply:

• CV
• Personal statement explaining your motivation for studying the programme, any relevant skills and experience, future career aspirations and how this programme will support this
• Research Proposal (2000-5000 words)
• A research timeline

You are strongly encouraged to discuss your proposal with a potential supervisor at Loughborough Law and to secure their agreement to supervise before making your application.

To indicate that you are applying for this studentship, please quote the advertised reference number SSH-LAW-26 in your application.

Contact: ssh.pgr@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk

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