Illinois Academic Fellowship Program (Ribstein Fellow)

Funding: Competitive stipend comparable to peer VAP programs, plus full benefits and health insurance (exact figure not published). Who can apply: Law school graduates or PhD holders/candidates in any field with a sustained academic interest in law's intersection with their discipline. Length: 9-month appointment, renewable for a second year. Office space, administrative support, workshop participation, job-market mentoring. Field: Law. Applications close around 2027-01-01 (expected; confirm on the official site).