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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Sean Griffith
T.J. Maloney Chair and Professor of LawFordham University School of LawResearch Member -
Yaniv Grinstein
Professor/ Adjunct ProfessorReichman University / Cornell UniversityResearch Member -
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Klaus Gugler
Professor of Economics and Head of the Research Institute for Regulatory EconomicsUniversity of ViennaResearch Member -
María Gutiérrez Urtiaga
Associate ProfessorDepartment of Business and Finance, Universidad Carlos III de MadridResearch Member -
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Oliver Hart
Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University ProfessorDepartment of Economics, Harvard UniversityFellow, Research Member -
Harald Hau
SFI Chaired Professor of Finance and EconomicsGeneva School of Economics and ManagementResearch Member -
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Thomas Hellmann
Professor of Entrepreneurship and InnovationSaïd Business School, University of OxfordResearch Member -
Christian Hellwig
Associate ProfessorToulouse School of Economics - Universite Toulouse 1, CapitoleResearch Member -
Martin Hellwig
DirectorMax Planck Institute for Research on Collective GoodsFellow, Research Member -
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Benjamin Hermalin
Schneider Distinguished Professor of FinanceUniversity of California, BerkeleyResearch Member -
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Klaus Hopt
Emeritus ProfessorMax Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private LawFellow, Research Member -
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Cathy Hwang
Barron F. Black Research Professor of LawUniversity of Virginia School of LawResearch Member -
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Tullio Jappelli
Professor of EconomicsCenter for Studies in Economics and Finance (CSEF), University of Naples Federico IIResearch Member -
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Michael Jensen
Jesse Isidor Straus Professor of Business Administration, EmeritusGraduate School of Business Administration, Harvard UniversityFellow, Research Member -
Dirk Jenter
Professor of FinanceThe London School of Economics and Political ScienceResearch Member -
Wei Jiang
Asa Griggs Candler Professor of FinanceEmory University Goizueta Business SchoolResearch Member -
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Marcel Kahan
George T. Lowy Professor of LawNew York University School of LawFellow, Research Member -
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Hideki Kanda
Emeritus ProfessorUniversity of Tokyo and Gakushuin University Law SchoolFellow, Research Member -
Eugene Kandel
Director, Center for Corporate GovernanceHebrew University of JerusalemResearch Member -
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Steven Kaplan
Neubauer Family Professor of Entrepreneurship and FinanceUniversity of Chicago Graduate School of BusinessFellow, Research Member -
Oğuzhan Karakaş
University Associate Professor in FinanceCambridge Judge Business SchoolResearch 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.
