PhD Studentship: Dickson Poon School of Law School Studentship
Overview
This is a PhD studentship opportunity hosted at King's College London through the Dickson Poon School of Law. The studentship provides full financial support for a fixed-term duration of three years, supporting doctoral research in any area of legal research on an onsite basis.
Who can apply
Candidates of any nationality are eligible to apply for this studentship, provided they are pursuing research in any area of legal work. Applicants who have previously applied twice are permitted to apply for admission to the Law MPhil/PhD programme, but they cannot be considered for this specific funding scheme again.
What you get
The award is fully funded, covering tuition fees for three years alongside a maintenance stipend set at the UKRI level. The stipend is fixed at £23,805 per annum for the 2026-2027 rate, which includes small annual inflationary increases, and an increased rate will apply for those starting in October 2027.
How to apply
Candidates must submit an application for the Law Research MPhil/PhD programme via King’s Apply. Within the funding section of the admissions application form, applicants are required to select the box indicating they have applied to a King’s funding scheme and input the specific award scheme code LAW2027.
Key dates
The final deadline to submit an application is 1st December 2026.
About King's College London
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. It was established in 1829 by royal charter under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836 it became one of the two founding colleges of the University of London, of which it remains part, while also holding university status in its own right since 2023.
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