Edinburgh Law School and Cameron PhD Studentships

These scholarships will pay tuition fees and an annual stipend in line with UKRI rates. The stipend will be paid in equal monthly instalments for a maximum of three years, subject to satisfactory progress. Awards will be paid pro-rata for part-time candidates. 

Candidates for these scholarships must be seeking to start their first year of full-time or part-time PhD study in the Edinburgh Law School within the academic year 2026/2027 (i.e. either September 2026 or January 2027 entry).  UK and international students are eligible to apply. Please note that international students who require visa sponsorship are not eligible for part-time study.

To be considered for these scholarships, you must meet the School’s standard minimum entry requirements. See Entry Requirements at: How to apply | Edinburgh Law School. 

The successful candidates normally exceed these requirements, having obtained the highest classification in at least one of their degrees, and provide a strong research proposal which has a close fit with research within the School.

Applications are welcome across the full range of legal and law-related subjects. 

When making decisions the School will consider the applicant’s academic achievements, research proposal, fit with our research expertise, and the degree of support provided by references. The School will not take into account factors such as financial status and nationality.

Successful applicants will be expected to firmly accept the offer when the results of the application process are announced. Candidates who already have an offer of financial sponsorship from elsewhere will not be eligible.

Applications for this Scholarship have now closed.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Scholarships Systems FAQs for Applicants (152.11 KB / PDF)

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of April 2026.

Law School Postgraduate Research Office:

phd.law@ed.ac.uk