A powerful new fully funded PhD opportunity has just opened in the UK—and if your passion sits at the crossroads of criminology, justice reform, and real-world social impact, this one is impossible to ignore. The ERC RaRiE PhD Scholarship 2026 is now calling future researchers to join a Europe-wide, high-impact project redefining how rehabilitation and reintegration are understood across modern penal systems.
Backed by a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant, this scholarship doesn’t just promise a doctorate—it delivers a fully funded research career launch at the University of Glasgow, with international exposure in the Netherlands and Norway, and direct engagement with policymakers, practitioners, and people with lived experience. If you’ve been waiting for a PhD that actually changes systems, not just studies them—this is your moment.
What This Scholarship Is Offering?
The ERC RaRiE PhD Scholarship 2026 is a dream package for serious researchers: full tuition coverage, a generous annual stipend, and funded international research exposure—all wrapped into a four-year PhD within one of Europe’s most progressive criminology research environments. As part of the Rehabilitation and Reintegration in Europe (RaRiE) project, you won’t just observe reform—you’ll help shape how rehabilitation works in Scotland, the Netherlands, and Norway through cutting-edge qualitative research, policy dialogue, and comparative penology.
Scholarship Benefits & Funding Package
Winning the ERC RaRiE PhD Scholarship 2026 at the University of Glasgow means stepping into a fully funded doctoral journey that removes financial stress and maximizes research impact—offering a UKRI-rate annual stipend, full Home-fee tuition coverage, up to £940 per year in research training support, and complete funding for fieldwork, international conferences, and project travel.
With supervision from leading scholars and access to Europe-wide research networks, this scholarship delivers both financial security and elite academic positioning for future leaders in criminology and justice studies.
Who Can Apply?
If your academic goals align with justice, rehabilitation, and social change, this opportunity is built for you. Here’s what you need to qualify:
- A strong Master’s degree (or overseas equivalent) in Criminology or a closely related discipline
- Demonstrated interest and knowledge in rehabilitation and reintegration research
- Ability to study full-time only
- Willingness to be based in Glasgow and travel internationally for project activities
- Must meet Home fee status requirements
- Must also satisfy the University of Glasgow PhD entry criteria for Criminology.
Apply: Submit Application.
Application Deadline — Don’t Miss This Window
The last date to apply for the ERC RaRiE PhD Scholarship 2026 at the University of Glasgow is 05 February 2026, and applicants must ensure that all required documents are submitted through the Scholarships Application Portal by this date.