UC Berkeley CSLS Visiting Scholars Program 2027–2028

The UC Berkeley Center for the Study of Law and Society (CSLS) Visiting Scholars Program invites established researchers to spend an academic period at UC Berkeley, engaging with a multidisciplinary community of socio-legal scholars. It supports research aligned with CSLS themes such as criminal justice, inequality, and democracy and civil society, during residence for varying durations from one semester to a full academic year. The program provides access to Berkeley resources and opportunities to interact with faculty and visiting scholars from around the world.

Access to UC Berkeley library and campus resources, invitations to seminars and workshops, potential office space, and opportunities to engage with faculty and scholars from around the world.

Applicants normally must hold a PhD or JD, or a foreign equivalent, and must demonstrate that their proposed research aligns with CSLS scholarly interests.

Submit a CV, a detailed research proposal, proposed residence period, and documentation showing alignment with CSLS themes through the CSLS visiting scholars process.