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

March 2026 (Application Deadline for 2026–2027 Neukom Chair)

Year-long visiting research chair; specific award amount not published.

A year-long ABF visiting position for distinguished scholars conducting empirical research on diversity and law, focusing on legal institutions, processes, and inequalities.

--- ## Description The American Bar Foundation (ABF) offers a year-long visiting position for the William H. Neukom Fellows Research Chair in Diversity and Law. This opportunity is awarded to an outstanding scholar with a distinguished record in law and the social sciences who conducts empirical research on diversity and law, broadly defined. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: - Diversity in the legal profession and other justice institutions - The impact of diversity on legal processes, institutions, and public policy - The roles and intersections of race, gender, disability, and sexuality in legal institutions and processes The Neukom Chair is expected to be in residence at the ABF in Chicago for the duration of the appointment and to participate in the ABF’s research program on diversity and law. At least one formal presentation of the scholar’s work during the appointment is required. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated application deadline: March 2026 (for the 2026–2027 appointment cycle) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The appointment is for a full academic year (12 months). - No specific stipend or funding amount is published in program materials. - The position is a visiting research chair, with support for residency at the ABF. --- ## Eligibility - Open to distinguished scholars with a strong record of scholarship in law and the social sciences. - Candidates must conduct empirical research on diversity and law. - Topics of interest include diversity in the legal profession, justice institutions, legal processes, and the intersections of race, gender, disability, and sexuality. - The scholar is expected to be in residence at the ABF (Chicago) for the full term. --- ## Application Process - Applications are typically due in March for the following academic year. - Application instructions and submission portal are provided on the [ABF program page](https://www.americanbarfoundation.org/program/william-h-neukom-fellows-research-chair-in-diversity-and-law/). - Required materials generally include a CV, research statement, and evidence of scholarly distinction. - Direct queries about the process to the program contact (see below). --- ## Additional Information - The Neukom Chair participates in ABF’s broader research initiatives on diversity and law. - At least one formal research presentation at ABF is required during the appointment. - For examples of current and past Neukom Chairs, see the [ABF’s list of past fellows](https://www.americanbarfoundation.org/former-william-h-neukom-fellows-research-chairs-in-diversity-and-law/). --- ## External Links - [ABF Program Page](https://www.americanbarfoundation.org/program/william-h-neukom-fellows-research-chair-in-diversity-and-law/) - [Funder Home Page](https://www.americanbarfoundation.org) - [Past Neukom Fellows Research Chairs](https://www.americanbarfoundation.org/former-william-h-neukom-fellows-research-chairs-in-diversity-and-law/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Organization | |-----------------|---------------------------------------|--------------------------| | Jessie Lowinger | [jlowinger@abfn.org](mailto:jlowinger@abfn.org) | American Bar Foundation |

William H. Neukom Fellows Research Chair in Diversity and Law

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