SCHOLARSHIPS

High quality applications to QUB Law have a good record of success in scholarship competitions - applicants can apply to study through the School of Law.

Department for the Economy (DfE) Fully Funded Awards

Applicants for the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE) PhD studentships will be considered upon submission of a completed application via the online application system, including the relevant project code for funding, by 16:00 on Tuesday, 13 January 2026.  Details of our projects available are outlined within each of our four research thematic areas via the DfE link above, subject to funding awards available.  These studentships provide full tuition fees and a maintenance stipend for a maximum duration of three years.

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Awards

Queen's is delighted to be among the 50 higher education institutions by the  Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to receive 3.5 years (or 7 years part-time) funding through the new AHRC Doctoral Landscape Awards. 

With match funding from QUB, six funded studentships will be available for 2026 entry.  Applicants are advised to make direct contact with a potential supervisor prior to submitting their application as this is a one-stage process via the online application system by 16:00 on Tuesday, 13 January 2026.

ESRC NINE Awards

For ESRC NINE awards, a full application (in the line with the guidance here, ie, including a 1,500 word proposal via the online application system) must have been submitted by the QUB’s deadline for this competition - Friday 9 January 2026 at 16:00. The application form must mention your interest in being considered for this particular award by entering the funding code NINE26.

LINAS DTP Awards

The current LINAS DTP has completed recruiting doctoral students with the final cohort beginning their studies in October 2025.  We hope to have a further interdisciplinary doctoral training programme available - look out for future opportunities.

Queen's-China Scholarships Council (CSC)

For Queen's-China Scholarship Council (CSC) awards, applications are due by Tuesday 21 January 2025.  Applicants are required to complete an online Queen’s-CSC scholarship declaration form in order to aid identification of those Chinese candidates who wish to be considered for joint funding.  This form can be accessed from the How to Apply link on the Queen’s-CSC scholarship webpage.  This is an essential part of the application process and therefore candidates are required to complete and submit this online form as well as their PhD online application form. All applicants are expected to have satisfied the English language requirement of IELTS Academic, overall band score 7.0 with not less than 6.5 in any component by the application closing date of 21 January 2025.

For awards such as those from the Wellcome Trust or Universities Ireland, eligible applicants must hold an offer from QUB Law before proceeding to an application to the funder for a scholarship.

For information on some of the other awards for which applicants may be eligible, see here.