{"id":5075,"date":"2021-12-10T09:14:58","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T09:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/brussels-news-events\/?p=5075"},"modified":"2021-12-10T09:44:01","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T09:44:01","slug":"kent-law-school-next-generation-law-doctoral-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/brussels-news-events\/2021\/12\/10\/kent-law-school-next-generation-law-doctoral-scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"Kent Law School Next Generation Law Doctoral Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>How many:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <em>2 scholarships<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>For who:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><em>candidates with research proposals of the highest quality\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>You would study in:<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brussels <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Application deadline:<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a014 February 2022<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><u>Begin your doctoral studies in September 2022, in Brussels!<\/u><\/p>\n<p><em><br \/>\n<\/em>We are delighted to announce that we have new scholarship opportunities available for PhD applicants, and we are looking forward to expanding our research community at the University of Kent\u2019s the Brussels School of International Studies (BSIS).<\/p>\n<p>Kent Law School Next Generation Law Doctoral Scholarships will be <strong>awarded to up to 2 candidates<\/strong> with research proposals of the highest quality, for the Brussels Centre.<\/p>\n<p>These Scholarships are designed to support research that aims to transform our understanding of law, in order to reshape its future relevance and build better legal answers to pressing questions about the theoretical, social, environmental, political, economic or technological challenges that define our times.<\/p>\n<p>We particularly welcome proposals in sociolegal studies, law and the humanities, critical approaches to law, law and political economy, law and health, law and intellectual property, and law, science and technology.<\/p>\n<p>The scholarship covers both the course fees (which would be \u20ac10,400) and will provide a stipend for living costs.<\/p>\n<p>The stipend offered to the successful candidates will be \u20ac1,490 per month (\u20ac17,880 per year).<\/p>\n<p>Those awarded KLS scholarships are not required to teach. However, as part of our commitment to support the next generation of legal academics,\u00a0\u200b\u200b\u200bthere are opportunities for\u00a0doctoral students to undertake paid\u00a0seminar\u00a0teaching,\u00a0\u200bor related duties, at the direction of the Head of School.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants will be shortlisted for the Next Generation Law Doctoral Scholarship based on the academic and intellectual quality of their proposal, its contribution to the aims and objectives of the scholarship scheme, and its fit with the proposed or potential KLS academic supervisor(s).<\/p>\n<p>To be eligible, applicants will need to have a strong academic research profile and either a Distinction or High Merit in their LLMs.<\/p>\n<p>The research community at BSIS is a diverse and friendly group who benefit from close access to professors, a research-active environment with exposure to practitioners from Brussels-based organisations and the interdisciplinary nature of the School and its location.<\/p>\n<p>Home to the main institutions of the European Union and numerous organisations, such as think tanks, lobby groups, NGOs, European lawmakers and in close proximity of the ICJ (International Court of Justice \u2013 the Hague) and the ECJ (European Court of Justice &#8211; Luxemburg), Brussels is at the heart of Europe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prior to submitting a formal application for admission:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you are\u00a0<strong>strongly advised <\/strong>to discuss your project with a prospective supervisor or with the BSIS Admissions and Recruitment Officer, Agata Archetti Maestri:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bsisadmissions@kent.ac.uk\">bsisadmissions@kent.ac.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<li>select your prospective supervisors:\u00a0visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/brussels\/people\">BSIS People<\/a> page and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/law\/people\">KLS People page <\/a>to see a list of KLS academic staff and their areas of research<\/li>\n<li>read the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/media.www.kent.ac.uk\/se\/7037\/proposal-guide-2019_PGR.pdf\">Kent Law School Informal Guide to Putting Together a Research Proposal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">To apply:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:360,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Applicants should apply to the Law PhD programme:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/courses\/postgraduate\/2717\/law-brussels\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/courses\/postgraduate\/2717\/law-brussels<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">There is no requirement for an additional application for consideration to the Next Generation Scholars.\u00a0Applications\u00a0submitted\u00a0through the link above\u00a0will be automatically considered.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prospective candidates should submit a complete PhD application (including ethnicity information) by 14 Feb 2022.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Together with your application, please also submit:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a research proposal<\/li>\n<li>and a personal statement explaining your reasons for choosing to undertake a research degree (your \u2018reasons for study\u2019). Keep in mind that personal statements play a vital role during the selection procedure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to share with your network, it can also be found on our news pages and social media.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This opportunity also applies to candidates wishing to study in Canterbury.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Brussels School of International Studies (BSIS), University of Kent<br \/>\nBoulevard Louis Schmidt 2a,\u00a01040 Brussels, Belgium<\/p>\n<p>Tel:\u00a0+32 2641 1721\u00a0or +44 1227 816295<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/brussels\">www.kent.ac.uk\/brussels<\/a> |\u00a0Find us on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/school\/kentbsis\">LinkedIn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Brussels-School-of-International-Studies\/132923900051122\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/KentBSIS\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/kent_bsis\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; How many:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2 scholarships For who:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 candidates with research proposals of the highest quality\u00a0 You would study in:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brussels Application deadline:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a014 &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/brussels-news-events\/2021\/12\/10\/kent-law-school-next-generation-law-doctoral-scholarships\/\">Read&nbsp;more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51111,"featured_media":5082,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[124,70],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/brussels-news-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5075"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/brussels-news-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/brussels-news-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/brussels-news-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/51111"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/brussels-news-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5075"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/brussels-news-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5075\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5088,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/brussels-news-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5075\/revisions\/5088"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/brussels-news-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5082"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/brussels-news-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5075"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/brussels-news-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5075"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/brussels-news-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5075"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}