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Overview
Features
The Amsterdam Research Institute for Legal Studies (ARILS) is the umbrella research institute of the Amsterdam Law School. The research itself is largely conducted within research groups.
These are organizational units with great autonomy and responsibility of their own. A small part of the research at the University of Amsterdam is conducted outside research groups.
Programme Structure
Research topics include:
- The algorithmic society
- Global approach to climate change
- The tax system in a digital world
- Labour exploitation and human trafficking
- Consequences of energy transition
- Secondary liability for international crimes
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 100
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Disciplines
International Law Civil & Private Law Legal StudiesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Doctoral research can only take place under the supervision of a professor associated with the UvA. You cannot take your application further until a professor has agreed to take you on as a PhD candidate.
- For admission to the doctoral programme you must have a Dutch Master's degree (or an old-style initial university degree). If you have a different Dutch qualification or a foreign qualification, you must apply for an exemption from the educational requirement before applying for admission.
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Amsterdam
Netherlands
1000 - 1500 EUR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Law.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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