UofG-USYD Collaborative PhD Scholarship - Weaponising Criminal Law: National Security, Dissent, and Constitutional Protection in South Asia

This PhD project explores how criminal law and emergency powers are used to suppress dissent in South Asia, focusing on the legacy of colonial-era legal frameworks. The research will analyse how laws such as sedition and conspiracy are applied in contemporary contexts, how national security is interpreted, and how constitutional protections respond to these uses of power. It will also examine the historical development of these legal frameworks in both South Asia and the UK. The project adopts a comparative and interdisciplinary approach, contributing to debates on constitutional law, postcolonial theory, and the balance between state security and individual rights.

First Class Honours degree or Master’s by Research with strong results (or equivalent)
• Background in law or related discipline
• Interest in constitutional law, criminal law, or postcolonial studies
• Ability to study full-time across both institutions

Apply via the University of Glasgow Scholarships Portal with required documents including application form, transcripts, CV, and references.