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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK SCHOOL OF LAW PHD SCHOLARSHIP (FULLY FUNDED FOR EU AND NON-EU APPLICANTS)

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Application Deadline: 5pm GMT on 19 June 2026.

LOCATION: Ireland

University College Cork are delighted to announce that applications are now open for a scholarship to pursue PhD study at the School of Law commencing in Autumn 2026.

ELIGIBILITY:

The scholarship is offered by the School of Law and is open to candidates in any field of Law. Candidates are encouraged in the first instance to develop a research proposal and to contact potential supervisors.

The scholarship has specific application requirements. In particular, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

Candidates must have a First-Class honours or high 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in law.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree in law or a cognate field and/or extensive and relevant professional experience demonstrative of capacity for independent research and writing.

Please read the guidelines and requirements carefully to assess your eligibility and the information required.

The School of Law particularly welcomes applications from groups that are underrepresented in doctoral study and/or their field of Law. The School has a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

The application deadline closes at 5pm GMT on 19 June 2026. General enquiries may be directed to lawpostgrad@ucc.ie

School of Law PhD Scholarship Requirements and Application Form 2026 

BENEFIT:

The scholarship is available to a candidate who will commence PhD studies in Autumn 2026. It covers tuition fees (fully funded for either EU or non-EU applicants) and a stipend of EUR 25,000 per year for a maximum of 4 years. Separately remunerated opportunities in lecturing or tutoring may be available during the PhD.

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DARWIN INITIATIVE ROUND 32 FUNDING PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline for Darwin Initiative Extra Stage 1: Wednesday 1 July 2026

LOCATION: United Kingdom

They are thrilled to announce that applications for Darwin Initiative Round 32 are now open.

The aim of the Darwin Initiative is to support communities to find just, scalable, and sustainable ways to conserve and restore nature while growing their economies and reducing poverty. Darwin Initiative grants enable real impact on the ground. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible Countries: The Darwin Initiative has narrowed its focus to ensure deeper impact. Round 32 prioritizes projects in biodiversity-rich regions where conservation and poverty reduction are most urgent.

Total eligible countries: 35

Regions covered: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and small island states

Selection criteria: Countries must fall within one of the 13 biodiversity hotspots identified by Defra for this round.
Location: Focused on 13 biodiversity hotspots across 35 countries.
Host Organization: Darwin Initiative

Projects should support communities to find just, scalable, and sustainable ways to conserve and restore nature while growing their economies and reducing poverty.

Round 32 focuses on 13 biodiversity hotspots across 35 countries.

Organisations are limited to leading on one application per scheme.

Organisations may appear on an unlimited number of applications as partners.

The Darwin Initiative Innovation scheme will no longer accept new applications in Round 32.

Applicants should review the scheme guidance and application requirements on the Darwin Initiative application portal. Then, choose the relevant scheme: Extra, Main, or Capability & Capacity.

Because scheme deadlines differ, make sure you submit under the correct funding window. For full guidance and updates, use the official source.

BENEFIT:

Grant Amount: The grants range between £200,000 and £1,000,000, depending on the type of grant and project scope.
Project Duration: Main Projects: 2–5 years

Flexibility: The exact length should match the scale of your proposed work and the outcomes you aim to achieve.
Funding Scope: Funding for projects through the Darwin Initiative grant schemes, including support for biodiversity conservation and restoration, poverty reduction, community resilience, and systems strengthening.

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