The School of Law William Harrison Scholarship

PGR-F-295

Key facts

Deadline: Friday 28 April 2023
Funding start date: Sunday 1 October 2023
Number of funding places: 1
Country eligibility: UK only
Source of funding: University of Leeds
Schools: School of Law

<h2 class="heading hide-accessible">Summary</h2>

One full scholarship is available in the School of Law in 2023/24. This scholarship is open to full time UK applicants and covers UK fees plus a maintenance stipend that matches UKRI rates <br /> <br /> This fully funded PhD place provides an exciting opportunity to pursue postgraduate research in a range of fields relating to law and criminal justice.<br /> <br /> The School of Law invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence full time study for a PhD in the academic year 2023/24 for the School of Law William Harrison Scholarship.<br /> <br /> The award is open to full-time candidates (UK only) who have been offered a place on a PhD degree at the School of Law.

<p><a href="https://essl.leeds.ac.uk/law-research-degrees">The School of Law</a> is a research-intensive school. </p> <p>We especially welcome applications that connect to the School’s core research areas of business law and practice, criminal justice and criminology, law and social justice, and legal education. </p> <p><strong>Information about the Award</strong></p> <p>o   We are offering 1  full-time PHD scholarships in the School of Law for one  UK candidate,<br />      covering a maintenance grant matching UKRI maintenance stipend (currently £17,668<br />      in 2022/23) and UK tuition fees for three years,subject to satisfactory progress. <br />     <br /> <strong>Duration of the Award</strong></p> <p>o    Full-time (3 years). The award will be made for one year in the first instance and renewable<br />       for a further period of up to two years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.</p> <p><strong>Other Conditions</strong></p> <p>o    Applicants must not have already been awarded or be currently studying for a doctoral<br />        degree.<br /> o    Awards must be taken up by 1st October 2023.<br /> o    Applicants must live within a reasonable distance of the University of Leeds whilst in receipt<br />       of this scholarship.</p>

<h2 class="heading">How to apply</h2>

<p><strong>Stage 1</strong></p> <p>First, apply for a research place of study, through the online <a href="https://studentservices.leeds.ac.uk/pls/banprod/bwskalog_uol.P_DispLoginNon">application form</a>. Please state clearly that the funding you wish to be considered for is “The School of Law William Harrison Doctoral Scholarship”. You will be expected to meet our <a href="https://essl.leeds.ac.uk/law-research-degrees/doc/entry-requirements-1">eligibility criteria</a> for PHD candidates. More information about specific requirements for the School of Law are on our <a href="https://essl.leeds.ac.uk/law-research-degrees/doc/apply">website.</a></p> <p>In order to be considered for the Studentship you must submit all the required supporting documents for your application for PhD study <br /> Once you have received your student ID number (a 9-digit number) move onto stage 2.</p> <p><strong>Stage 2</strong></p> <p><br /> Apply for the The School of Law William Harrison Doctoral Scholarship by completing the <a href="https://leeds.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/the-school-of-law-william-harrison-doctoral-scholarship">Scholarship Application Form</a>. You must submit your scholarship application by <strong>12.00 p.m. on Friday 28th April 2023.</strong></p> <p>If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that you meet the University's minimum English language requirements (below).</p> <p><em>As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students from all walks of life and from across the world. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Across all Faculties we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community, people who identify as LGBT+ and people with disabilities. Applicants will always be selected based on merit and ability.</em></p>

<h2 class="heading heading--sm">Entry requirements</h2>

Applicants to this scholarship in the School of Law should normally have a First class Undergraduate degree (or international equivalent) AND/ OR a Distinction (or predicted Distinction) in their Masters degree (both in an appropriate discipline). Applicants who are uncertain about the requirements for a particular research degree are advised to contact the School or Graduate School prior to making an application.<br />

<h2 class="heading heading--sm">English language requirements</h2>

The minimum English language entry requirement for research postgraduate research study in the School of Law, is an IELTS of 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component (reading, writing, listening and speaking) or equivalent. The test must be dated within two years of the start date of the course in order to be valid. Some schools and faculties have a higher requirement.

<h2 class="heading">Contact details</h2>

<p>For further information please contact the Graduate School Office<br /> e:<a href="mailto:applypgr.socialsciences@leeds.ac.uk">applypgr.socialsciences@leeds.ac.uk</a></p>

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