Irish Centre for Human Rights (Structured PhD)

PhD Programme

The Irish Centre for Human Rights is at the forefront of doctoral research on international law and human rights. The doctoral programme is unique not only because of the exceptional standard of research and level of publication but also because of the environment in which doctoral students work. A thriving research community exists at the Centre with around 25 doctoral candidates enrolled on the programme each year. Students from a range of academic backgrounds are engaged in research on a broad spectrum of issues related to international human rights law, international criminal law, international humanitarian law and international relations.