[American Bar Foundation](https://www.americanbarfoundation.org)

February 22, 2025

Up to 24 months of postdoctoral support; typical award covers salary and professional development.

Supports postdoctoral scholars researching access, affordability, or value in legal and higher education, providing research, publishing, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.

Applications for the 2025 cycle are now closed.

--- ## Description The ABF/AccessLex Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Legal & Higher Education is designed for postdoctoral scholars conducting research on access, affordability, or value in legal and higher education. Fellows are supported in developing their research agendas, publishing academic work, and engaging in professional development activities. The program offers opportunities to mentor doctoral and undergraduate research fellows, serve as Associate Editors for the ABF’s journal *Law & Social Inquiry*, and participate in annual alumni workshops and seminars focused on grant writing, job market navigation, and academic publishing. The fellowship aims to foster the next generation of interdisciplinary scholars in legal and higher education research. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: February 22, 2025 *Applications for the 2025 cycle are now closed.* --- ## Funding Amount - Fellowship duration: Up to 24 months (contingent on continued funding) - Award includes: Salary, professional development, and institutional support Specific salary amounts are not published, but the fellowship typically covers a competitive postdoctoral stipend and related benefits. --- ## Eligibility - Open to postdoctoral scholars (recent PhDs or equivalent terminal degrees) - Research focus must be on issues of access, affordability, or value in legal and higher education - Scholars from interdisciplinary backgrounds are encouraged to apply --- ## Application Process - Applications were submitted online - Required materials typically include: - Research proposal or statement of interest - Curriculum vitae - Writing sample(s) - Letters of recommendation For future cycles, monitor the [ABF Programs page](https://www.americanbarfoundation.org/programs/) for updates. --- ## Additional Information - Fellows may mentor doctoral and undergraduate research fellows - Participation as Associate Editors for *Law & Social Inquiry* is available - Annual alumni workshops and professional development seminars are included - Fellowship is contingent on continued funding and satisfactory progress --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Details](https://www.americanbarfoundation.org/?post_type=programs&p=1308) - [Former Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellows](https://www.americanbarfoundation.org/programs/doctoral-fellowships/former-doctoral-and-postdoctoral-fellows/) - [Funder Homepage](https://www.americanbarfoundation.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Notes | |------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Fellowship Inquiries | [fellowships@abfn.org](mailto:fellowships@abfn.org) | Use subject line: “ABF/AccessLex Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Legal and Higher Education” |

ABF/AccessLex Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Legal & Higher Education

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