The following list represents a selection of graduate fellowships (including for dissertation research and writing), postdoctoral fellowships, and visiting assistant professor programs across the United States and the world. The list is by no means comprehensive, and is intended to provide an overview of the opportunities generally available to current S.J.D. candidates and recent graduates.
Harvard Law School Fellowships
Learn more about Harvard Law School Fellowships.
Harvard University Fellowships
- Democracy Doctoral Fellowships
- Edmond J. Safra Graduate Fellowships
- Weatherhead Center for International Affairs Graduate Fellowships
Fellowships Beyond Harvard
Within the United States
| Post-Doc / Fellowship | Institution | City, ST | Deadline | Compensation | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Fellows Program | Columbia Law School | NYC, NY | Not specified. Application opened on September 1, 2025 | Stipend + fringe benefits | 1 or 2 years |
| Academic Fellowship Program | University of Illinois College of Law | Champaign, IL | Submit materials (cover letter, CV, research agenda) by January 1, 2026 | Competitive salary + benefits | 9 months. May be renewed up to 2 years |
| Academic Fellowships | University of Pennsylvania Law School | Philadelphia, PA | Reviewed on rolling basis. Various positions available | Not specified | 1 or 2 years |
| Fellowships & VAPs Directory | Compiled by the Association of American Law Schools | Various | Various | Various | Various |
| Legal Research and Writing Fellowship | Stanford Law School | Stanford, CA | October 15, 2025 | $85,000 | 1 year, up to 3 if reappoint-ed |
| Postdoctoral Global Fellows | New York University School of Law | NYC, NY | January 15, 2026 | $70,000 per year | 1 semester or 1 year |
| Samuel I. Golieb Fellowship in Legal History | New York University School of Law | NYC, NY | February 2, 2026 | $60,000 plus health insurance | 1 year |
| U.S. Legal Fellowships and Visiting Assistant Professorships (VAPs) | Compiled by Columbia Law School | Various | Various | Various | Various |
Outside of the United States
| Post-Doc / Fellowship | Institution | City, ST | Deadline | Compensation | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Fellowships | Tel Aviv University Faculty of Law | Various | Various | Various | 1-2 years |
| McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellowships | Melbourne University | Melbourne, Australia | New application likely released in early 2026 | Approx. $102,000 per annum + superannuation | 3 years |
| Max Weber Postdoctoral Fellowships | European University Institute | Various | New application opens October 22, 2025 | Base of €2,500 per month | 1 or 2 years |
| Boulton Fellowship | McGill University Faculty of Law | Montreal, Canada | February 1 every year. Currently not seeking applications | Not specified | 1 year |
| iCourts Postdoctoral Fellowships | University of Copenhagen | Copenhagen, Denmark | April 1 and October 1 every year | Not specified | Up to 1 year |
| Swiss Government Excellence Fellowships | Many or all Swiss universities and institutions | Various, Switzerland | Varies by country of origin | CHF 3,500 monthly | 1 year |
| British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships | The supporting UK institution | Various, United Kingdom | October 1, 2025 | Varies by institution | 3 years |
| DAAD P.R.I.M.E. Fellowships | The host German institution | Various, Germany for 6 months and abroad for 12 | Reopens for new application in May 2026 | Appropriate researcher funding + travel costs | 18 months |
Academic Job Advertisement Portals
- AcademicTransfer, a Dutch Academic Career Network
- Academic Job Search Portal, operated by University of Warwick
- Academic Jobs Online
- Council of Canadian Law Deans (CCLD)
- European Career Network for Academics, Researchers, and Scientists
- SSRN
- The Faculty Lounge
- Times Higher Education
We’d like to thank Péter Szigeti, SJD ’15, for his help in compiling the above list. To report a broken/incorrect link or if you think there is a fellowship or resource missing, please email the Graduate Program.