UCC School of Law PhD Scholarship 2026 in Ireland
University College Cork (UCC) School of Law
Programme Location
• Cork, Ireland
The UCC School of Law PhD Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious fully funded doctoral research opportunity offered by the University College Cork in Ireland for outstanding EU and international students pursuing advanced legal research.
The scholarship programme is designed to support talented researchers committed to contributing innovative ideas and impactful scholarship across diverse areas of law and socio-legal studies. Hosted by one of Ireland’s leading law schools, the programme provides a dynamic academic environment where doctoral candidates can engage with internationally recognized researchers, interdisciplinary research centres, and global legal policy discussions.
The scholarship reflects the University College Cork School of Law’s commitment to advancing high-quality legal research that addresses global societal, technological, environmental, economic, and human rights challenges through innovative scholarship and policy engagement. Students from all countries are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
• Must hold a First-Class Honours degree or high 2:1 equivalent in Law or a related discipline
• Applicants normally expected to possess a Master’s degree in Law or a relevant field
• Candidates with substantial professional or research experience may also be considered
• Must submit a strong and well-developed PhD research proposal
• Research proposal should align with available supervision expertise at UCC School of Law
• Must satisfy UCC PhD admission requirements
• Open to both EU and International applicants
• Applicants should be prepared to commence studies in Autumn 2026
Funding / Scholarship Benefits
Scholarship includes:
• Full tuition fee coverage for EU and non-EU students
• €25,000 annual living stipend
• Funding support for up to 4 years
• Access to world-class legal research facilities
• Academic supervision by internationally recognized scholars
• Professional and doctoral research development training
• Potential teaching and tutoring opportunities
• Opportunity to study in one of Ireland’s leading research universities
• Access to global legal and interdisciplinary research networks
Eligible Field of Study
• PhD in Law
• Human Rights Law
• International Law
• Environmental Law
• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Justice
• Technology & AI Law
• Commercial and Corporate Law
• European Union Law
• Socio-Legal Studies
• Other Law and Legal Research Areas Offered at UCC
19 juni 2026