The Energy, Petroleum, Mineral & Natural Resources Law and Policy Education Trust (The Trust) together with CEPMLP, acknowledges the importance of advancing knowledge on the law and governance of the energy and resources sector for sustainable futures.
As part of the support the Trust provides to education, we are delighted to announce that we are offering one fully funded PhD Scholarship in an area aligned to one of the Centre’s research interests: Does International Investment Arbitration have a Future in a World of Growing Insularity and Nationalism? This area of research covers the following themes:
1. The interface between bilateral tax treaties and bilateral investment treaties in resource rich countries, and the impacts on revenue collection;
2. International investment law, human rights, and the rule of law;
3. The relative advantages of arbitration, mediation and litigation in relation to energy investment disputes.
4. The management of corruption allegations in international arbitration; lessons learnt in cases of investments in energy and mineral sectors, and the use of the ‘balance of probabilities’ standard.
For informal enquiries about the project, contact Dr Xuanli Liao [Email Address Removed].
For general enquiries about the University of Dundee, contact [Email Address Removed]
Our research community thrives on the diversity of students and staff which helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for postgraduate research. We welcome applications from all talented individuals and are committed to widening access to those who have the ability and potential to benefit from higher education.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have obtained a UK honours degree at 2.1 or above (or equivalent for non-UK qualifications), and a Masters degree at B1 in average or above in a relevant discipline. For international qualifications, please see equivalent entry requirements here: www.dundee.ac.uk/study/international/country/.
English language requirement: IELTS (Academic) overall score must be at least 6.5 (with not less than 6.5 in writing and 6 in reading, listening and speaking). The University of Dundee accepts a variety of equivalent qualifications and alternative ways to demonstrate language proficiency; please see full details of the University’s English language requirements here: www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please include the following documents in your application for the PhD scholarship:
- A full CV, including qualifications and relevant training and work experience.
- A personal statement: highlighting why you would like to undertake this PhD project; the skills, knowledge and experience that you would bring to the project and will allow you to complete the research within the timeframe, and your career objectives.
- A 5-10 page research proposal outlining the research topic, the research questions, the methodological approach, and potential impact of the study.
- Two references, at least one of which should be an academic reference (on headed paper and signed).
- University degree transcripts and relevant academic degree certificates.
Please submit your application online for us to consider following the link: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/cepmlp/phds
Deadline for application: 19th May 2023, 5pm BST.
Shortlisted candidates announced: 16th June 2023.
Interviews will be held via Team or Zoom on 23th June 2023
Applicants will be informed about the final outcome via Email on 30th June 2023
To be eligible, applicants should meet the international fee status, with preference to be given to candidates from the following countries:
Africa
Botswana
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Egypt
Ghana
Guinea
Kenya
Mozambique
Namibia
Senegal
South Africa
Zambia
Latin America:
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Guyana
Peru
Suriname
Trinidad & Tobago
Asia
China
India
Indonesia
Mongolia
Thailand
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
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