DAU School of Law invites PhD in Law applications for academic year 2025-26

The Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU) School of Law is accepting applications for PhD in Law for the academic year of 2025-26.

As India enters a new era of technological growth, infrastructure expansion, and environmental accountability, the legal system must evolve to keep pace.

To address this shift, the School of Law at Dhirubhai Ambani University, Gandhinagar has announced admissions for its PhD in Law program for the academic year 2025–26.

The program is designed for scholars, professionals, and policymakers who seek to produce research that is not only academically rigorous but also grounded in real-world relevance and policy impact.

Research Domains

The PhD program focuses on three high-impact and future-facing areas:

• ESG, Carbon Markets and Sustainability

• AI, Data Protection and Technology Law

• Construction Law and Arbitration

These fields have been strategically selected based on emerging legal demands and the university’s growing academic and industry partnerships, including engagements with institutions such as the World Bank.

Unique Co-Supervision Model

The School of Law adopts a dual-mentorship model to ensure both academic depth and industry relevance. Each PhD scholar will be guided by
an academic supervisor from the university with a PhD and subject expertise, and an industry supervisor, such as a senior lawyer or General Counsel with over 10 years of experience in the scholar's research domain.

This collaborative structure bridges the gap between theory and practice and fosters a research ecosystem rooted in contemporary legal challenges.

What Sets This Program Apart

• Structured Co-Supervision from both academia and industry

• Annual International Immersion Trips (for part-time scholars)

• Monthly Research Fellowship of ₹50,000 (for full-time scholars)

• Opportunities for policy engagement, legal reform, and conference participation

• A vision aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047, preparing scholars to contribute to India’s long-term developmental goals

Program Structure and Seats

Total Seats Available: 6

Full-Time PhD Scholars: 3 seats

• Fellowship of ₹50,000/month

• Tuition waived for the first three years

• One-month internship each semester in the first two years

• One-month international visiting fellowship in the second year (on the candidate's own cost)

Part-Time PhD Scholars: 3 seats

• Tuition: ₹3,00,000 per annum

• Includes one international immersion trip each year for the first three years

Who Should Apply?

This program is ideal for legal academics, early-career researchers, and professionals from law firms, regulatory bodies, and think tanks who wish to

• Influence legal education and policy

• Contribute to industry-aligned research

• Advanced expertise in specialized, high-demand legal fields

Important Links

Explore the program details here

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