UCHV Fellowship in Law and Normative Thinking, USA: (Deadline 15 January, 2025)

To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must hold a doctorate, juris doctor, or equivalent professional degree at the time of application. The program is open to senior and junior scholars from any discipline, including practitioners of law, with expertise in law-related matters.

Founded in 1746, Princeton University is one of the world’s leading research institutions and a member of the prestigious Ivy League. Located in Princeton, New Jersey, the university is renowned for its academic excellence, rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs, and distinguished faculty. Princeton fosters a strong interdisciplinary approach across fields such as humanities, sciences, engineering, and social sciences.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Princeton University
• Department: University Center for Human Values
• Course Level: Visiting Residential Fellowship
• Award: Fellowship for a full academic year
• Access Mode: Online application
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: International and domestic scholars
• The award can be taken in: USA

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is awarded in areas related to law and normative thinking
• Admissible Criteria:
  To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria: 
  • Possess a doctorate, juris doctor, or an equivalent professional degree at the time of submission
  • Open to senior and junior scholars from any discipline, including practitioners of law
  • Applicants should demonstrate substantial expertise in law-related matters and propose research for academic generalists
  • Candidates should show potential contributions to legal scholarship, practice, and the mission of the University Center for Human Values
  • This is not a post-doctoral or visiting assistant professor opportunity meant for launching young scholars into academic careers.

How to Apply

Candidates must submit an online application(Link is external), including:

• A cover letter explaining their intellectual trajectory and suitability for the fellowship
• A CV
• A research statement (max 1,500 words)
• A writing sample (single article or chapter)
• Contact information for two referees for letters of recommendation

• Submission Deadline: January 15, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EST)
• Reference Letters Deadline: January 22, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EST)
• Start Date: September 1, 2025 (with some flexibility)

Benefits

• Fellows will devote the academic year to research, discussion, and scholarly collaboration in law and normative inquiry
• Participation in weekly seminars of the Program in Law and Normative Thinking
• Mentorship opportunities with JD/PhD students

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