Research membership
This category of membership is open to all academics but admittance is through a detailed application process which is open every two years. Research members are appointed on the basis of their academic work by a special committee.
ECGI is a global interdisciplinary academic network. The Research Members are the guardians of ECGI's academic integrity. They have a majority on all boards and committees, and they produce high quality research and events which are disseminated through the ECGI network.
When is the next possible opportunity to apply to become an ECGI Research member?
ECGI will next be accepting applications for research memberships in the summer 2026. This will be announced through the ECGI mailing list and on the ECGI website. Click here to subscribe to the ECGI mailing list.
Who can apply?
Anyone can apply to become a research member of ECGI, however there is a high bar for admittance. At a minimum, applicants should be producing research on corporate governance related topics and have a solid record of quality papers and publications.
Do I need to be nominated?
No, anyone can apply without being nominated. ECGI seeks nominations from our existing research members to help identify those conducting quality research and to ensure that they apply to become a research member. Individuals who are nominated will be contacted with a request to submit an application. Soliciting multiple nominations is generally discouraged but will not count against applicants.
What are the main reasons for non-admittance?
Some common reasons for non-admittance include:
- Insufficient focus on corporate governance topics, broadly defined.
- High calibre early stage scholars without an adequate record.
- Primary discipline of research is outside the scope of the ECGI working paper series (law and finance) - for example management and behavioural sciences.
The assessment criteria differs between law and finance scholars. For example, journal publications and citations are less relevant for law scholars.
The decision of the Appointments Committee is final and they do not provide feedback or reasons for decline.
Research Membership
€150 per annum (effective from January 2025)
- Applicants residing in low or middle income countries may apply for a 50% discount.
The benefits include:
- Eligibility to publish in the ECGI working paper series.
- Use of the ECGI affiliation for professional accreditation.
- Speaking opportunities at ECGI events.
- Participation on ECGI boards and committees with fellow members.
- Promotion of research activities through ECGI channels (newsletters, interviews, social media etc.)
- 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.
- Free access to events when applicable.
*Research Members are encouraged to sign up their universities as Academic Institutional Members to support our ongoing work.
Our community of research members
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Anthony Casey
Donald M. Ephraim Professor of Law and EconomicsThe University of Chicago Law SchoolResearch Member -
Giacinta Cestone
Associate Professor of FinanceBayes Business School (formerly Cass)Research Member -
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Brian Cheffins
S J Berwin Professor of Corporate LawFaculty of Law, Cambridge UniversityFellow, Research Member -
Hse-Yu Iris Chiu
Professor of Corporate Law and Financial RegulationUniversity College London - Faculty of LawsResearch Member -
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Stephen Choi
Bernard Petrie Professor of Law and BusinessNew York University Law SchoolResearch Member -
Stijn Claessens
Head of Financial Stability PolicyBank for International SettlementsResearch Member -
John Coates
John F. Cogan, Jr. Professor of Law and Economics, Research Director, Center on the Legal ProfessionHarvard Law School / Harvard Business SchoolFellow, Research Member -
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Pierre-Henri Conac
Professor of Commercial and Company LawFaculty of Law, Economics and Finance, University of LuxembourgResearch Member -
Francesca Cornelli
Professor of Finance and Director of Private EquityLondon Business SchoolFellow, Research Member -
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Vicente Cuñat
Professor of FinanceDepartment of Finance, London School of EconomicsResearch Member -
Quinn Curtis
The Honorable Albert V. Bryan Jr. ’50 Research Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of LawUniversity of Virginia School of LawResearch Member -
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Amil Dasgupta
Professor of Finance and Director of the Financial Markets GroupLondon School of EconomicsResearch Member -
Steven Davidoff Solomon
Professor of LawUniversity of California, Berkeley School of LawResearch Member -
Paul Davies
Emeritus Professor of Corporate Law; Senior Research FellowUniversity of OxfordFellow, Research Member -
Abe de Jong
Professor of Corporate FinanceUniversity of Groningen & Monash UniversityResearch Member -
Simon Deakin
Professor of Law and Director, Centre for Business ResearchUniversity of CambridgeResearch Member -
Mark DeFond
A.N. Mosich Chair of Accounting, Associate Dean of FacultyUniversity of Southern CaliforniaResearch Member -
François Degeorge
Professor of FinanceSwiss Finance Institute, University of LuganoResearch Member -
Diane Del Guercio
Gerry and Marilyn Cameron Professor of FinanceUniversity of OregonResearch Member -
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Douglas Diamond
Merton H. Miller Distinguished Service Professor of FinanceChicago Booth School of Business, University of ChicagoFellow, Research Member -
Elroy Dimson
Chairman, Centre for Endowment Asset Management; Research Director (Finance & Accounting), Judge Business SchoolCambridge UniversityResearch Member -
Ingolf Dittmann
Professor of Corporate Governance and Managerial AccountingErasmus Research Institute of Management - ERIMResearch Member -
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B. Espen Eckbo
Tuck Centennial Professor of FinanceTuck School of Business at DartmouthResearch Member -
Florian Ederer
Allen and Kelli Questrom Professor in Markets, Public Policy & LawBoston UniversityResearch Member -
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Andrew Ellul
Professor of Finance and Fred T. Greene Chair in FinanceKelley School of Business, Indiana UniversityResearch 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.
