The Program in Law and Public Affairs (LAPA) at Princeton University invites outstanding faculty members of any discipline, independent scholars, lawyers, and judges to apply for residential fellowships for the academic year 2019-2020. LAPA Fellows devote the major portion of their time to their own research and writing on law-related subjects of empirical, interpretive, doctrinal and/or normative significance. In addition, LAPA Fellows are expected to be in residence for ten months and participate in LAPA programs, including a biweekly seminar, a weekly luncheon discussion group, as well as some public events and conferences. The program does not support, as a primary activity, off-site fieldwork or work in remote archives, development of course materials, work in legal practice, or residence elsewhere.
LAPA has hosted fellows since the 2000-2001 academic year. LAPA alumni come from many countries, many disciplines and many levels of seniority. All have shared a common commitment to the study of law and legal institutions. For more on our LAPA alumni, see the listing of fellows by cohort below. Each LAPA fellow has her/his own “people page” on the site, reachable by link from the person’s name in the cohort listings or from the People Directory.
The Program in Law and Public Affairs (LAPA) explores the role of law in politics, society, the economy, and culture in the United States, countries around the world, and across national borders. Through its programming, teaching, and research initiatives, LAPA combines the multidisciplinary expertise of Princeton’s faculty with the knowledge provided by leading academic and practical experts on American, international, and comparative law. This extraordinary legal community provides an exciting forum for rethinking the role of law across the disciplines and for addressing the complex problems of the 21st century.
Benefits
- Fellows receive a research salary of one-half their ten (10) month salary at their home institution, up to a maximum set each year before selection is made
- Research salaries are subject to a minimum amount determined each year
- If approved to teach, a Fellow will hold a secondary teaching rank that will be based on the Fellow’s home institution rank and salary rate.
Eligibilities
- Must have received a doctorate, juris doctor, or an equivalent professional degree at the time of submission of the fellowship application
Application Process
Complete the online application.
Please note:
- You may, but need not, include a short personal statement containing information you would like the committee to consider. Do not submit a cover letter.
Upload the following:
- A curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
- A description of the research project that you plan to pursue at Princeton. This statement may be up to 2,000 words and should include the contribution of your project to the literature on the subject and your qualifications to pursue the topic, including your past work.
- OPTIONAL: If you would like to teach one course in the undergraduate or graduate programs, you should provide a brief description of the course including objectives, student audience, content and organization, and student assignments. The decision on teaching rests with the Dean of Faculty and a sponsoring department and is based on the needs of the University. You will be asked for a more detailed description and syllabus prior to final approval.
- You should arrange the submission of two letters of recommendation (no more than two) through the on-line system. Your reviewers should submit these letters by the deadline.
Application Deadline: November 14, 2018
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