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

March 1, 2025 (priority consideration) | Rolling (until filled)

No stipend; provides office/workspace and library access for duration of visit (typically one semester to full academic year).

Offers visiting scholars the opportunity to join the ABF’s intellectual community, engage in sociolegal research, and participate in seminars.

No financial support; intended for scholars on leave or sabbatical.

--- ## Description The American Bar Foundation (ABF) Visiting Scholar Program invites national and international scholars to join its vibrant intellectual community in Chicago on a temporary, visiting basis. Participants are provided with an office or workspace, library access, and are encouraged to fully engage with ABF’s sociolegal research environment. Visiting scholars are expected to participate actively in the ABF’s intellectual life, including weekly seminars and collegial activities. The program is designed for scholars on leave or sabbatical who wish to pursue research that aligns with the ABF's mission to expand knowledge and advance justice through innovative, interdisciplinary, and empirical research on law, legal processes, and legal institutions. --- ## Due Dates - Priority consideration for applications received by **March 1, 2025**. - Applications accepted on a rolling basis thereafter, as space allows. --- ## Funding Amount - **No stipend or direct funding is provided.** - Scholars receive: - Office or workspace at the ABF in Chicago (with hybrid/remote options possible) - Library access - Access to ABF’s weekly seminar series and intellectual community - Typical duration: All or part of the academic year (semester-long and summer visits possible) --- ## Eligibility - Open to scholars in all social science disciplines, law, and adjacent humanities, regardless of institutional appointment. - National and international scholars are welcome. - Preference given to: - Scholars whose research aligns with the ABF’s research agenda - Those able to be in residence full-time for all or part of the academic year (summer visits possible) - Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is valued; applicants from historically underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. --- ## Application Process Applicants should submit the following materials as a single PDF via the [application portal](https://american-bar-foundation.breezy.hr/p/eed623c8cd58-visiting-scholar-2025-26/apply): - Letter of application, including preferred dates for residence and any limitations on ability to be on-site - Curriculum vitae - Brief description (max 2 pages) of current research and the project to be pursued at ABF - List of three references **Application Tips:** - Clearly articulate how your research aligns with ABF’s mission and ongoing projects. - Indicate your availability for in-person or hybrid/remote participation. --- ## Additional Information - No financial support or stipend is provided; intended for scholars with external funding or on paid leave/sabbatical. - Participation in ABF’s weekly seminar series is expected. - Former and current visiting scholars can be viewed on the [Former Visiting Scholars page](https://www.americanbarfoundation.org/programs/faculty-scholars/former-visiting-scholars/). --- ## External Links - [ABF Visiting Scholar Program Overview](https://www.americanbarfoundation.org/?post_type=programs&p=1305) - [Application Portal](https://american-bar-foundation.breezy.hr/p/eed623c8cd58-visiting-scholar-2025-26/apply) - [Former Visiting Scholars](https://www.americanbarfoundation.org/programs/faculty-scholars/former-visiting-scholars/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Title | Email | Notes | |----------------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | Reuben J. Miller, Chair, Appointments Committee | rmiller@abfn.org | For program questions (include "ABF Visiting Scholars" in subject) | | Dianna Garzón, Program Associate | dgarzon@abfn.org | For application assistance |

ABF Visiting Scholar Program

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