Call for Applications: for Law Home PhD Studentship at Loughborough University, Application deadline- 31 July 2026
Project details
Loughborough Law is committed to critical, socio-legal and interdisciplinary research, exploring the relationship between law and social justice, and working collaboratively and creatively to make change in the world. We invite applications for a fully-funded home PhD student to join our research community. We particularly welcome research proposals aligned with the following areas of research strength within the department:
- Contemporary governance and regulation
- Feminisms, queer politics, LGBTIQ+ rights and social movements
- Bodies and embodiment
- Histories, time and futures
- Capital, value, economies and welfare states
- Colonialism, empire, anti-racist and decolonial legal thought
- Creative methods and legal provocations
Entry requirements for United Kingdom
A master’s degree with Merit in Law or relevant discipline and a 2:1 honours degree in Law or relevant discipline. Substantial professional work experience/qualifications may also be taken into consideration.
English language requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees for 2026-27 entry
UK fee
Fully funded Full-time degree per annum
International fee
Not applicable Full-time degree per annum
How to apply
Application is via the online portal. During the application process you will be asked to supply:
• CV
• Personal statement explaining your motivation for studying the programme, any relevant skills and experience, future career aspirations and how this programme will support this
• Research Proposal (2000-5000 words)
• A research timeline
You are strongly encouraged to discuss your proposal with a potential supervisor at Loughborough Law and to secure their agreement to supervise before making your application.
To indicate that you are applying for this studentship, please quote the advertised reference number SSH-LAW-26 in your application.


