american bar foundation logoThe American Bar Foundation (ABF) is dedicated to advancing justice through rigorous research on the law, legal practices, and the law’s impact on our society.  Located in Chicago, ABF is the nation’s leading research institute for the empirical study of law. The ABF sponsors fellowship programs for postdoctoral scholars, doctoral candidates, graduate and undergraduate students. All fellowships are held in residence at the ABF’s offices in Chicago.

The ABF is offering two fellowships for social science-based doctoral students:

  • ABF Doctoral Fellowship Program in Law and Social Science

Fellows receive a stipend of $30,000 for 12 months, in addition to relocation and travel expenses. For more information, visit the ABF fellowship program website. This application is due December 15, 2015.

  • Law and Social Science Dissertation Fellowship & Mentoring Program (LSS)

Fellows receive a stipend of $30,000 for 12 months, in addition to relocation and travel expenses. They will participate in weekly seminar series, the annual LSA meeting, and the Graduate Student Workshop. For more information , visit the LSS program website. This application is due December 1, 2015.

Direct all application questions to Amanda Ehrhardt, Administrative Associate for Academic Affairs and Research Administration, (312) 988-6517.