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  International law and the psychological impact of warfare on civilians


   Law

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  Dr Solon Solomon  Applications accepted all year round  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

About the Project

Drawing on the emerging field of psychology of international law, the PhD student will examine how international law discusses or should discuss civilian mental harm in warfare from a substantive as well as procedural point of view. This would entail doctrinal or empirical research in public international law and its more specific fields, such as international humanitarian law or international human rights law as well as interdisciplinary interests in mental health sciences. The project is suitable for candidates already having a legal background and interested in specializing in public international law as well as for psychologists interested in researching the international legal regulation of civilian war trauma such as PTSD or depression.

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Funding Notes

Brunel offers a number of funding options to research students that help cover the cost of their tuition fees, contribute to living expenses or both. See more information here: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/research/Research-degrees/Research-degree-funding. The UK Government is also offering Doctoral Student Loans for eligible students, and there is some funding available through the Research Councils. Many of our international students benefit from funding provided by their governments or employers. Brunel alumni enjoy tuition fee discounts of 15%.

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