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PhD Positions in Law, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

Research will be carried out in one of the research programmes of the Faculty’s centres of excellence.Research in the field of public international law is embedded in the ACIL (Amsterdam Center for International Law). Research programmes within the ACIL in particular focus on international constitutional law (including human rights law), international responsibility, international criminal justice, and the reception of international law in the domestic legal order.

Engage in supervised scientific research that will ultimately result in a doctoral thesis

Candidates may also lecture on subjects relevant to the thesis in the Faculty’s curriculum

Regularly present intermediate research results at international workshops and conferences, and publish them in proceedings and journals.

Collaborate with the researchers in relevant other parts of the programmes.

Participate in the organization of research activities and events, such as conferences, workshops and joint publications.
Requirements :

Completed law degree with excellent grades in a relevant field

Excellent analytical, social and organizational skills

Excellent academic writing skills, fluency in English

Ability to work independently

Creative researcher and writer

Scholarship Application Deadline:1 March 2011

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Ian Wilson Liberal Research Scholarship 2011, Australia: Social Policy, Education and Health, Jurisprudence

The purpose of this scholarship is to enable applicants to undertake further postgraduate study or research. The Scholarship is intended to supplement the major scholarship held by the recipient, subject to the terms and conditions of the major scholarship. The scholarship is open to applicants undertaking research which will lead to sound analysis and conclusions for reform capable of practical application and advocacy in Australia, in the fields of:
social policy, including policy relating to:social security and welfare payments and income support schemes; taxation; and superannuation and other forms of retirement income provision; education and health as they affect individual and family well being; jurisprudence, constitutional law and Commonwealth-State relations; environment; heritage; the arts; and indigenous affairs.

Value: Up to $15,000 for one year only

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 February 2011

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PhD Positions in Law, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

Ian Wilson Liberal Research Scholarship 2011, Australia: Social Policy, Education and Health, Jurisprudence