About University:
The University of Galway is a public research university located in the city of Galway, Ireland. A tertiary education and research institution, the university was awarded the full five QS Stars for excellence in 2012 and was ranked among the top 1 per cent of universities in the 2018 QS World University Rankings. The university was founded in 1845 as “Queen’s College, Galway”. It was known as “University College, Galway” (UCG) (Irish: Coláiste na hOllscoile, Gaillimh), until 1997 and as “National University of Ireland, Galway” (NUI Galway) (Irish: Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh; OÉ Gaillimh), until 2022. In late April 2022, it was announced that NUI Galway would be renamed “Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway” in summer 2022, amid confusion over its proper title.
About Opportunity:
One funded PhD position is available to work on a doctoral thesis in the area of Disability Law. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Dr Shivaun Quinlivan and Dr Charles O’Mahony, School of Law.
It is open to a candidate to define their own PhD topic, but it should fit, broadly within the parameters of research in relation to the CRPD and Disability Rights more generally, with a particular focus on:
- Constitutional law and disability rights
- The CRPD with particular reference to any of the following rights, employment education, mental health, legal capacity, law reform
- EU Disability Law & Policy
- Disability, discrimination & Employment
- Disability and the criminal justice system
Entry criteria:
Essential:
A minimum 2:1 Honours (or equivalent grade) UG and/or PG Degree in law or a related discipline (philosophy, social science etc). In exceptional circumstances, a 2.2 would be considered where the candidate had significant practical or lived experience in the field.
Desirable:
A 1st Class Honours (or equivalent grade) UG and/or PG Degree in law or a related discipline (philosophy, social science etc).
Funding:
The scholarship is funded for a maximum of 4 years. It will cover full fees for the successful candidate, in addition to a stipend of €18,500 per annum. Nevertheless, the successful candidate will be expected to apply for Irish Research Council (IRC) and University of Galway scholarships in the first year of their degree.
Application
Interested candidates should complete this Proposal Form, and submit a CV and an academic writing sample (e.g. article, course essay, dissertation) by 5 pm, 28th July 2023 to [email protected] and/or [email protected]. Informal inquiries can be sent to the same addresses. Candidates may be invited to interview.
Link: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/business-public-policy-law/school-of-law/news/phd-scholarship-at-university-of-galway-on-disability-law-1.html
