School of Law (William Harrison) Doctoral Scholarships 2026/27

Two full scholarships are available in the School of Law at the University of Leeds to prospective UK postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2026/27. These scholarships provide full UK fees with a tax-free maintenance allowance that matches UKRI rates (currently £20,780 in 2025/26), which rises annually in line with UKRI rates for 3.5 years. One scholarship will be awarded by the School, and the other will be funded through the William Harrison Doctoral Scholarship, an endowed scholarship provided by a donation to the School of Law. The scholarships are available to full-time or part-time UK candidates who have been offered a place on a PhD degree at the School of Law. The School of Law has been consistently ranked amongst the top 10 UK law schools, with 88% of research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. The School especially welcomes applications that connect to the work of their four research centres: the Centre for Criminal Justice Studies, the Centre for Law & Social Justice, the Centre for Business Law and Practice, and the Centre for Innovation and Research in Legal Education. The School is committed to diversifying its community and particularly encourages applications from Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community, people who identify as LGBT+, and people with disabilities. The School has a vibrant and inclusive community of around 90 postgraduate researchers and provides access to a wide array of career and personal development opportunities. Applicants will be selected on merit and ability.