ABF/AccessLex Institute Doctoral Fellowship Program in Legal & Higher Education
Fellowship for doctoral research on access, affordability, or value in legal and higher education, supporting interdisciplinary scholarship at the American Bar Foundation.
Funder: American Bar Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $48,000 stipend for one year; additional modest research, conference travel, and relocation support may be available.
Summary: Fellowship supporting doctoral research on access, affordability, or value in legal and higher education, fostering a network of innovative, interdisciplinary scholars.
Key Information: Fellowship is in-residence at ABF; no visa sponsorship is available.
Description
This doctoral fellowship, jointly offered by the American Bar Foundation and AccessLex Institute, supports emerging scholars conducting empirical and interdisciplinary research on access, affordability, or value in legal and higher education. The program aims to build a professional network of scholars advancing social scientific understanding of significant issues in these fields. Fellows are expected to participate fully in the academic life of the ABF, benefit from faculty mentorship, and engage in workshops and professional development activities. The fellowship particularly encourages applications from students from underrepresented backgrounds and those attending institutions not typically represented among law faculty.
