About New York University School of Law
New York University (NYU) School of Law, one of the leading law schools in the United States, has invited applications for the Hauser/Remarque Global Fellowship for the 2027–2028 academic year.
The fellowship is intended for scholars working on international law, European law, legal history and other subjects that connect law with the social sciences and humanities.
The programme is jointly offered by the Hauser Global Law School Program at NYU School of Law and the university’s Remarque Institute.
Selected fellows will receive a stipend of US$70,000 for the academic year, subject to applicable taxes. The fellowship will run for nine months, from September 1, 2027, to May 31, 2028.
Applications are open to international scholars, including eligible researchers from India.
About the Hauser/Remarque Global Fellowship
The Hauser/Remarque Global Fellowship provides an opportunity for researchers to spend an academic year at New York University, working on their own research projects.
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It is designed to encourage research that crosses traditional academic boundaries. A scholar studying international law, for example, may examine the subject through history, political institutions or social developments.
The fellowship also brings together researchers from the Hauser Global Law School Program and the Remarque Institute.
Selected candidates will become members of both academic communities and will be expected to participate in research discussions and other intellectual activities during their stay.
Unlike a regular postgraduate degree, the fellowship primarily supports independent research and academic writing.
Number of Fellowships
NYU School of Law has announced two fellowships for the 2027–2028 academic year.
The selected scholars will spend nine months at the university, beginning on September 1, 2027.
The Hauser Global Law School Program and the Remarque Institute will jointly arrange office space for the fellows.
The university has clarified that housing will not be provided.
The fellowship cannot be renewed beyond the advertised period.
Research Areas
The fellowship welcomes proposals dealing with law and closely related academic subjects.
The university has specifically mentioned international law, European law, international legal history and the sociology of law in Europe.
The scope is broad. According to the announcement, research may examine subjects ranging from the laws of war to imperial power.
This creates opportunities for scholars working on the relationship between law, history, politics and society.
For example, research examining European legal institutions, international legal developments, colonial legal history or the historical development of legal systems may fall within the programme’s interests.
However, applicants must demonstrate a meaningful connection between their proposed research and Europe.
NYU has expressly stated that successful proposals must involve Europe to some degree because of the Remarque Institute’s academic focus.
A research proposal dealing exclusively with Indian law, without a relevant European connection, may therefore not satisfy the programme’s requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
The Hauser/Remarque Global Fellowship is open to foreign nationals.
US citizens and dual nationals may also apply if they are teaching, working or studying outside the United States.
This means that eligible Indian legal researchers can submit applications.
An important condition concerns doctoral qualifications.
Applicants must have completed all requirements for their PhD, including the defence and approval of their dissertation, before the fellowship begins.
The university has clarified that the formal award of the doctoral degree may take place after the fellowship starts.
However, the doctoral defence and dissertation approval must already have been completed before the commencement of the fellowship.
Therefore, candidates who are still working towards their PhD may apply only if they expect to complete these requirements before September 1, 2027.
The official announcement does not prescribe a fixed age limit.
Fellowship Stipend and Financial Support
Selected scholars will receive US$70,000 for the nine-month academic year.
The amount is subject to applicable taxes.
The stipend covers the period from September 1, 2027, to May 31, 2028.
The university has not described this as a monthly salary. It is a fellowship stipend provided for the specified academic period.
NYU will also arrange office space for the selected researchers.
However, accommodation is not included.
Fellows will need to make their own housing arrangements in New York. Applicants should also check the arrangements for travel, health insurance and immigration documentation, as these are not separately guaranteed in the fellowship announcement.
Responsibilities of Selected Fellows
The main purpose of the fellowship is to support independent academic research.
Selected candidates will have the opportunity to devote substantial time to their research and writing while staying at NYU.
They will also participate in the academic activities of the Hauser Global Law School Program and the Remarque Institute.
The university expects fellows to contribute meaningfully to the intellectual life of both programmes.
This may involve research discussions, academic exchanges and interaction with scholars working across law, history and the social sciences.
The programme is intended to encourage collaboration between researchers from different disciplinary backgrounds.
Fellows will have access to an academic environment where they can develop their research projects and engage with other scholars working on related subjects.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit a complete application through the designated fellowship form.
The university requires an updated curriculum vitae containing the applicant’s academic qualifications, research experience and professional background.
Candidates must also submit a research proposal of three to five pages explaining their proposed work.
The proposal should clearly describe the research question, subject matter and its relevance to the fellowship.
Proof of English language proficiency is also required.
Applicants must submit a recent publication or writing sample that demonstrates their academic writing and research abilities.
The application also requires the names of two referees.
These referees must submit their recommendation letters through the reference submission system linked in the application form.
Candidates should make arrangements with their referees before the closing date so that the complete application can be submitted on time.
How to Apply?
Interested and eligible candidates must apply through the official Hauser/Remarque Global Fellowship application form.
Applicants should first visit the fellowship page on NYU School of Law’s website and read the eligibility and application requirements.
The page provides a separate application form specifically for the 2027–2028 Hauser/Remarque Global Fellowship.
Candidates should prepare their research proposal, CV, English proficiency evidence and writing sample before submitting the form.
They must also provide details of two academic or professional referees.
The Hauser/Remarque Fellowship has a separate application process from other categories of NYU’s Global Fellows Program. Applicants should therefore use the correct fellowship form.
Official Fellowship Announcement: https://www.law.nyu.edu/global/globalvisitorsprogram/hauserremarquefellows
Official Application Form: Available through the fellowship announcement linked above.
Official NYU Global Fellows Page: https://www.law.nyu.edu/global/globalvisitorsprogram
Official Email for Queries: law.global@nyu.edu
Application Deadline
The last date for submitting applications is January 15, 2027.
NYU School of Law has confirmed that applications for the 2027–2028 academic year are currently open.
The fellowship will begin on September 1, 2027, and continue until May 31, 2028.
Only two scholars will be selected for this academic year.
Applicants must ensure that their application documents, including the required recommendations, are submitted according to the university’s instructions before the deadline
