International students seeking research opportunities in law have a golden opportunity to apply for a range of scholarships at Edinburgh Law School for the 2025-26 academic year. The university offers multiple funding options for PhD and LLM by Research students, along with external scholarships that applicants may also qualify for.
Available Scholarships and Deadlines
Edinburgh Law School provides several funding opportunities with deadlines varying by scholarship type. Interested candidates should submit their applications for research programs at least two weeks before the scholarship deadlines.
The following scholarships are available for the 2025-26 intake:
| Scholarship Name | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh Legal Education Trust Scholarship for LLM by Research (LLMR) – Full-time | 17:00, 05 May 2025 |
| Infra-Legalities: Global Security Infrastructures, AI, and International Law | 17:00, 17 February 2025 |
| Edinburgh Legal Education Trust Scholarship for LLM by Research (LLMR) – Part-time | 17:00, 05 May 2025 |
| Taming the Dark Energy of EU Law: The EU as an International Actor | 17:00, 28 February 2025 |
Application Process
International students must first secure admission into the PhD or LLM by Research program at Edinburgh Law School before applying for these scholarships. It is recommended to complete the program application at least two (2) weeks before the scholarship deadline to ensure eligibility.
Apply: https://www.law.ed.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/scholarships-funding.
