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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Jonathan Karpoff
Professor of Finance and the Washington Mutual Endowed Chair in Innovation.University of WashingtonResearch Member -
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Vikramaditya Khanna
William W. Cook Professor of LawUniversity of Michigan Law SchoolResearch Member -
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Michael Klausner
Nancy and Charles Munger Professor of Business and Professor of LawStanford Law SchoolResearch Member -
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Yrjö Koskinen
Professor of FinanceHaskayne School of Business, University of CalgaryResearch Member -
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Jan Pieter Krahnen
Professor of FinanceCenter for Financial Studies (CFS), Leibniz Institute SAFE, Goethe University FrankfurtResearch Member -
Philipp Krueger
Associate Professor of FinanceUniversity of Geneva & Swiss Finance InstituteResearch Member -
Luc Laeven
Director-General, Directorate General ResearchResearch European Central BankResearch Member -
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David Larcker
James Irvin Miller Professor of AccountingStanford Graduate School of BusinessResearch Member -
Beni Lauterbach
The Raymond Ackerman Family Chair Professor in Israeli Corporate GovernanceBar Ilan University, School of Business AdministrationResearch Member -
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Samuel Lee
Associate Professor of FinanceLeavey School of Business, Santa Clara UniversityResearch Member -
Ugur Lel
Associate Professor of Finance, Nalley Distinguished ChairUniversity of GeorgiaResearch Member -
Josh Lerner
Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment BankingHarvard Business SchoolFellow, Research Member -
Christian Leuz
Charles F. Pohl Distinguished Service Professor of Accounting and FinanceThe University of Chicago - Booth School of BusinessFellow, Research Member -
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Kai Li
Canada Research Chair in Corporate Governance, W.M. Young Professor of Finance, ProfessorUBC Sauder School of BusinessResearch Member -
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Hao Liang
Associate Professor of Finance; DBS Sustainability FellowSingapore Management University, Lee Kong Chian School of BusinessResearch Member -
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Alexander Ljungqvist
Stefan Persson Family Professor of Entrepreneurial FinanceStockholm School of EconomicsResearch Member -
Claudio Loderer
Professor of FinanceInstitut für Finanzmanagement, Universität BernResearch Member -
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Michelle Lowry
TD Bank Professor of Finance; Academic Director of Gupta Governance InstituteDrexel UniversityResearch Member -
Jonathan Macey
Sam Harris Professor of Corporate Law, Securities Law and Corporate FinanceYale Law SchoolResearch Member -
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Ronald Masulis
Scientia Professor in FinanceUNSW School of Business, University of New South WalesResearch Member -
Pedro Matos
James A. & Stacy Cooper Bicentennial Professor of Business Administration (Finance)Darden School of Business, University of VirginiaResearch Member -
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Colin Mayer
Emeritus Professor of Management StudiesBlavatnik School of Government and Saïd Business School, University of OxfordFellow, Research Member -
Joseph McCahery
Professor of International Economic Law and Professor of Financial Market RegulationTilburg University Faculty of Law and Tilburg Law and Economics CenterResearch Member -
Antonio Mello
Aschenbrener Fellow and Associate Professor of FinanceUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison - School of BusinessResearch Member -
Hanno Merkt
DirectorInstituts für Ausländisches und Internationales Privatrecht, University of FreiburgResearch 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.
