Funding Opportunities

Altona Foundation for Philosophical research (ASFPG) Scholarship in Legal Theory

This scholarship is offered to support students undertaking full-time doctoral research in legal theory at the School of Law of the University of Glasgow as part of the 'Globalisation and legal theory' collaborative doctoral programme www.ua.ac.be/GLT

Please refer to the programme webpage for information of the range of subjects that may fall under its remit.

The ASGPG is an independent foundation which has its seat in Hamburg, Germany. The purpose of the Foundation is to stimulate and support interdisciplinary research and theory including research in Applied Ethics and Law. It is expected that the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in the activities of the ASFPG.

The scholarship covers fees (at the home/EU rate). It does not cover maintenance costs. Applications are invited for the scholarship commencing in September 2013.

To be considered for this scholarship, candidates must make a formal application for postgraduate research study according to the guidelines provided (www.ua.ac.be/GLT).

The scholarship is also open to students in their first year of doctoral study on the collaborative programme at the University of Glasgow.  Along with their application, candidates should supply a research proposal of no more than 1000 words, as well as a sample of their written work (not exceeding 5,000 words).

The deadline for receipt of applications is 15 April 2013.  Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Emilios Christodoulidis (Emilios.Christodoulidis@glasgow.ac.uk).

PhD Scholarships in Public Law 2013

Applications are invited for up to 2 Scholarships being offered by the College of Social Sciences to study for a PhD in the area of public law. The successful candidate(s) would have Professor Adam Tomkins, John Millar Professor of Public Law, as their principal supervisor. PhD students are particularly sought in areas that overlap with Professor Tomkins’ research interests, although proposals in any area of public law will be considered. Professor Tomkins’ current research interests include: national security law; counter-terrorism; the fundamentals of UK constitutional order; the constitutional role of the courts; freedom of information law; devolution in the UK; and the constitutional consequences of the Scottish independence referendum.

The deadline for applications is Friday, 31 May 2013.  Please see this link for full details.

For details of other funding opportunities please see links on the right.