ABF/LSA Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Law & Inequality - American Bar Foundation
Supports postdoctoral scholars conducting empirical, interdisciplinary research on law and inequality, with mentoring, publishing, and professional development at the American Bar Foundation.
Funder: American Bar Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Fellowship supports up to 24 months of postdoctoral research; award amount not specified.
Summary: Supports early-career scholars conducting empirical research on law and inequality, with professional development and publishing opportunities.
Description
The ABF/LSA Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Law & Inequality, supported by the Law and Society Association and hosted by the American Bar Foundation, offers postdoctoral scholars the opportunity to conduct original, empirical, and interdisciplinary research on law and inequality. Fellows are encouraged to expand their research agendas, transform dissertations into publishable work, and engage in scholarly publishing. The program also provides professional development, including mentoring, editorial experience with the Law & Social Inquiry journal, and participation in alumni workshops and seminars focused on grant writing, academic publishing, and career development. This fellowship is designed to foster intellectual growth and support early-career researchers interested in legal and higher education scholarship.
