Applications are being accepted from outstanding students for the PhD Research Studentships in Legal Design, New Technology and Human Values. This studentship is offered by Kent Law School in association with the UKRI-funded Future Leaders Fellowship project led by Dr Connal Parsley

This PhD study programme is organized by the University of Kent for the academic session 2024/2025. Applicants must hold, or be expected to hold a Bachelor’s degree (1 or 2.1), or Master’s degree (merit or distinction).

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Application Deadline: 15th April 2024

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Kent
• Department: Kent Law School
• Course Level: PhD Research
• Award: The studentship will cover tuition fees at the standard postgraduate Home rate (£4,786 for 2024/25) plus an annual maintenance stipend of £19,237 per annum.
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: International and domestic students
• The award can be taken in the: United Kingdom

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the University of Kent.
• Admissible Criteria: Applicants must hold, or be expected to hold, a Bachelor’s degree (1 or 2.1), or Master’s degree (merit or distinction). They must have applied for a full-time or part-time PhD research degree at the University of Kent for the academic year 2024/25. Applicants should demonstrate contribution to the wider University community, possess excellent communication skills, provide a CV, a supporting statement of no more than two A4 pages, and an academic reference. Additionally, applicants must be available for a video interview in April or early May 2024. Undergraduates applying to study at any of the University of Kent campuses (Brussels, Canterbury, Medway, Paris) are eligible to apply.

How to Apply

1. Submit an Online Application for Admission
   • Interested applicants must first submit an online application for admission to the Law PhD degree program at the University of Kent by 15th April 2024, 23:59 GMT.
   • The application portal can be accessed through the University of Kent’s official website.
2. Prepare Required Documents
   • As part of the application, applicants must submit a clear and succinct research proposal, typically around 2000-2500 words in length.
   • Additionally, a personal statement explaining the reasons for undertaking the research degree (the ‘Reasons for Study’) is required.
3. Indicate Interest in the Scholarship
   • In the application, candidates should clearly indicate their interest in applying for the ‘Studentship in Legal Design, New Technology, and Human Values’.
   • Dr. Connal Parsley should be indicated as the main supervisor for the proposed research project.

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