Edinburgh Law School and Ewen Cameron Studentships
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The University of Edinburgh is offering fully funded studentship scholarships for international and domestic students to pursue doctoral degrees at the Edinburgh Law School.
The Edinburgh Law School and Ewen Cameron Studentships scholarships will pay tuition fees and an annual stipend in line with UKRI rates (currently £21,805 for 2026/2027).
In this post, we will discuss everything you need to know about the opportunity, its requirements, and the step-by-step guide on how to apply.
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Edinburgh Law School offers two full PhD studentships, one of which is provided through a generous bequest from alumnus Ewen Cameron in his name.
The scholarship is designed to support Edinburgh Law School students with the opportunity to study and conduct research without worrying about the costs and fees.
The scholarship deadline will be 23:59 pm (UK Time) on Tuesday 2nd February 2027. Please note that the application to the PhD Law programme must be submitted at least ten working days prior to the scholarship application deadline.
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Scholarship Requirements
Candidates for the Edinburgh Law School Studentship 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 2027/2028 (i.e., either September 2027 or January 2028 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 the Edinburgh Law School Studentship scholarship, 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.
Benefits
These scholarships will pay tuition fees and an annual stipend in line with UKRI rates (currently £21,805 for 2026/2027).
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.
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How to Apply
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Eligible applicants should apply for admission to the PhD Law programme. You can find further information on how to apply for admission to the programme at How to apply | Edinburgh Law School.
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Eligible applicants should also complete an online scholarship application.
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In order to gain access to the scholarship application system, applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh.
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Please note that, following the submission of an application for admission, it can take up to five working days for all system checks to be completed and access to be granted.
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We highly recommend you apply for the scholarship well in advance of the scholarship deadline date should you encounter any technical difficulties with your application that need to be resolved.
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The online scholarship application form is located in EUCLID and can be accessed via MyEd - our web-based information portal at: https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk
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When logging in to MyEd, you will need your University User Name (UUN) and password. If you require assistance, please go to: http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance
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Further guidance on applying for scholarships as a registered student can be found here: Applying for a scholarship | Student Systems | Student Administration.
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Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of April 2027.
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