Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship 2026-2027

The Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship is a year-long non-resident fellowship that brings together a group of scholars to develop research papers on innovation law and policy. Fellows participate in a series of invitation-only conferences over a year, engage in roundtable discussions with senior scholars and industry representatives, and collaborate on research that culminates in published papers. Lodging and meals are provided for in-person meetings, and fellows receive an honorarium upon completion.

Lodging and meals for in-person meetings, travel at no cost, honorarium on completion, opportunities to develop and publish research in peer-reviewed journals.

Open to U.S. applicants (currently residing in the United States or abroad but remaining a permanent U.S. resident/citizen).

Email your application to IPPI@uakron.edu with a research proposal (max 5 pages) and your CV/resume; submit as a single PDF by the deadline.