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Academic membership

This category of membership is open to individuals who hold at least a 70% position with an academic institution or otherwise mostly pursue an academic activity, being employed or engaged in full or part-time study in any accredited university or educational institution based anywhere in the world.

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ECGI is a global interdisciplinary academic network. It includes students, early career academics and established scholars, all with varied focus on ECGI scope topics. As both producers and consumers of research, they are the lifeblood of the network. To join this community click here and for queries contact us at membership@ecgi.org

Academic Membership

€125 per annum*

  • PhD candidates and Masters students may apply for a 50% discount.
  • Applicants residing in low or middle income countries may apply for a 50% discount.

The benefits include:

  • An individual professional listing in the ECGI membership directory.
  • Registration for public and members-only email communications.
  • Free attendance at the ECGI Annual Conference and Dinner.
  • Networking opportunities and access to leading academics.
  • Access to the ECGI Community platform and noticeboard.
  • Discounted or free access to certain events when applicable.
  • Note: This category does not include publication rights in the ECGI Working Paper Series.

Academic membership includes the same benefits as Practitioner membership at a discounted rate to encourage students and early stage scholars to benefit from our network. This is particularly beneficial to co-authors on ECGI working papers, who then have a clickable profile on their working paper record.

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Join our community of academic members

  • Majka Rucinska

    PhD Candidate (Corporate Governance)
    Polish Academy of Sciences
    Academic Member
  • Peter Ruhwedel

    Scientific Director KCU Competence Center for Corporate Governance
    FOM University of Applied Sciences
    Academic Member
  • Roberto Sacchi

    Professor
    Istituto di Diritto commerciale e industriale, Università degli Studi di Milano
    Academic Member
  • Paolo Saguato

    Associate Professor of Law
    Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
    Academic Member
  • Nestor U. Salcedo

    Research Fellow & Adjunct Professor
    ESADE Center for Corporate Governance & ESAN Graduate School of Business
    Academic Member
  • Riccardo Sallustio

    Adjunct Professor of Green and Sustainable Finance
    LUISS Guido Carli, Faculty of Law
    Academic Member
  • Ibrahim Sancak

    Professor of Finance
    ZWIRN-Research Center, Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences (Germany)
    Academic Member
  • Francesco Schurr

    Chair of Company, Foundation and Trust Law
    University of Liechtenstein
    Academic Member
  • Ekta Selarka

    Associate Professor
    Madras School of Economics
    Academic Member
  • Danilo Semeghini

    Associate Professor
    University of Milan - Bicocca, School of Law
    Academic Member
  • Konstantinos Sergakis

    Professor of Capital Markets Law and Corporate Governance
    School of Law, University of Glasgow
    Academic Member
  • Ahmed Sharab

    Director of Risk Management & Compliance MENA, DFSA registered MLRO & DPO
    Ernst & Young
    Academic Member
  • Nidhi Singh

    Panel Counsel, JSM Candidate & SPILS Fellow, Adjunct Faculty (Law)
    Supreme Court of India & Stanford Law School, USA
    Academic Member
  • Amanjot Singh

    Assistant Professor of Finance
    King's University College at the University of Western Ontario
    Academic Member
  • Michele Siri

    Professor of Corporate Law and Financial Markets Regulation and EUSFIL Director
    University of Genoa - Department of Law
    Academic Member
  • Matteo Solinas

    Associate Professor
    University of New South Wales (UNSW)
    Academic Member
  • Bogdan Stacescu

    Associate Professor - Department of Finance
    BI Norwegian Business School
    Academic Member
  • Konstantinos Stathopoulos

    Professor of Accounting and Finance
    Alliance Manchester Business School, The Manchester University
    Academic Member
  • Jan Stolker

    Director Leadership & Governance
    Erasmus School of Economics/EURAC
    Academic Member
  • Saori Sugeno

    Lecturer in Corporate Governance and International Business
    University of Surrey
    Academic Member
  • Agota Szabo

    Senior Researcher & Lecturer
    The Hague University of Applied Sciences/ Leiden University
    Academic Member
  • Andrew Szonyi

    Visiting Professor/Adjunct Professor
    School of Management Corvinus University of Budapest
    Academic Member
  • Wiebke Szymczak

    Interim Professor for Electronic Finance and Digital Markets
    University of Goettingen & University of Hamburg
    Academic Member
  • Alvaro Taboada

    Interim BancorpSouth Assistant Professor of Finance
    Mississippi State University
    Academic Member
  • Edison Tabra

    Associate professor
    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP)
    Academic Member
  • Franco Taisch

    Founder and Chairman businessshapers gmbh and Titular Professor University of Lucerne
    businessshapers gmbh and University of Lucerne
    Academic Member
  • Tim Alexander Tesdorff

    Ph.D. Candidate / Manager Advisory Deals
    University of St.Gallen (HSG) / PricewaterhouseCoopers AG
    Academic Member
  • Asli Togan

    Assistant Prof, of Finance
    Kadir Has University
    Academic Member

ECGI is a vibrant network of governance experts. Listen to what some of them say about being part of the ECGI community.

How can I apply to become a member?

You can apply directly here using our easy application form. If you would like more information about the categories of membership and associated benefits, you can visit our becoming a member page.

Do I need to be nominated to become a member?

No. It is possible to apply for each category without being nominated. However, there is a difference between academic membership and research membership. You can sign up for academic membership today, but applications for research membership are only received every two years. Learn more about the differences in membership categories here.

How can I reinstate my lapsed membership?

We are happy to help you to reactivate your membership. Please send a request by email to membership@ecgi.org.

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