Altona Foundation For Philosophical Research Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to support students undertaking full-time doctoral research in legal theory at the School of Law of the University of Glasgow. The scholarship is intended to further interdisciplinary work in legal theory which engages political and social dimensions of law. The ASGPG is an independent foundation which has its seat in Hamburg, Germany. The purpose of the Foundation is to stimulate and support research and theory including research in Applied Ethics and Law. It is expected that the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in the activities of the ASFPG.

The scholarship will run for a maximum of three years full-time commencing on 1 October 2016 and will provide fees at the standard Home/EU rate. Please note the scholarship does not cover maintenance costs.

Eligibility: 

• Home/EU and international applicants are eligible to apply.
• The scholarship is also open to current first year PhD students.

Duration of award(s): The scholarship covers fees at the Home/EU rate for three years.

Selection criteria: All scholarship awards are subject to candidates successfully securing admission to a PhD programme within the College of Social Sciences.  Successful scholarship applicants will be invited to apply for admission to the relevant PhD programme after they are selected for funding.

Note: Applications will be ranked by a selection panel and those shortlisted will be invited for interview. Applicants will be notified about the decision on their application by 20 May 2016.