As part of its commitment to support the next generation of legal academics, the University of Kent has introduced the Fully Funded Next Generation Law International Scholarships in UK. The scholarship can be applied for, for the academic year 2022-2023.

All students, be it international or domestic, are eligible to apply for this grant. The candidates will be selected based on academic and intellectual quality of their research proposal. An annual stipend worth £15,609 will be presented to the selected ones.

The University of Kent is a semi-collegiate public research university striving to build vigorously on its close ties within Europe and develop more comprehensive international relationships. It is ranked 17th in the UK for research intensity

The candidates selected for Fully Funded Next Generation Law International Scholarships in UK  will be provided course fees (at the Home and EU/International rate) and a stipend for living costs at the UK research council rate (£15,609 2021/22 rate) for the duration of their PhD study at Kent.

Eligibility Criteria for Fully Funded Next Generation Law International Scholarships in UK:

• Eligible Countries: All UK national students and international students can both apply.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Students can apply for a PhD programme in sociolegal studies, law and the humanities, critical approaches to law, law and political economy, law and health, law and intellectual property, law, science, and technology at Kent.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The applicants must have research proposals of the highest quality.

• How to Apply: Students must first complete their admission application on the university portal.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• details of your previous studies
• research proposal (usually between 1000-3000 words)
• contact information for two referees
• evidence of proficiency in English, where applicable
• Admission Requirements: The applicants must have a British first or second-class honors degree in a relevant or appropriate subject or the equivalent from an internationally recognized institution.
• Language Requirement: The students must submit scores of the following English language proficiency tests:
• IELTS – 6.5
• CAE/CPE – 176
• PTE –63
• TOEFL IBT – 90