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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Fernando Penalva
Professor of Accounting and ControlIESE Business School, University of NavarraResearch Member -
Martin Petrin
Professor and Dancap Private Equity Chair in Corporate GovernanceUniversity of Western OntarioResearch Member -
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Andrea Polo
Associate Professor of FinanceLuiss University, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, EIEF and Barcelona GSEResearch Member -
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Raghavendra Rau
Sir Evelyn De Rothschild Professor of FinanceCambridge Judge Business School (Finance Group)Research Member -
Enrichetta Ravina
Remote Visiting ScholarNorthwestern University - Kellogg School of ManagementResearch Member -
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Rafael Repullo
Professor of EconomicsCentro de Estudios Monetarios y Financieros (CEMFI)Research Member -
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Adriana Robertson
Donald N. Pritzker Professor of Business LawUniversity of ChicagoResearch Member -
Jean-Charles Rochet
Professor of BankingInstitut für Banking und Finance, University of ZurichResearch Member -
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Usha Rodrigues
M.E. Kilpatrick Chair in Corporate and Securities LawUniversity of GeorgiaResearch Member -
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Ailsa Roell
Professor of International and Public AffairsColumbia UniversityFellow, Research Member -
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Dorothy S. Lund
Professor of Law and Co-Director, Millstein Center for Global Markets and Corporate OwnershipColumbia Law SchoolResearch Member -
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Hillary Sale
Agnes Williams Sesquicentennial Professor of Leadership and Corporate Governance and Professor of ManagementGeorgetown UniversityResearch Member -
Paola Sapienza
J-P Conte Family Senior FellowHoover Institution, Stanford UniversityFellow, Research Member -
Zacharias Sautner
Professor of Sustainable FinanceUniversity of Zurich and Swiss Finance InstituteResearch Member -
Frederik Schlingemann
Professor of FinanceJoseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of PittsburghResearch Member -
Martin Schmalz
Professor of Finance, Economics, and Real EstateUniversity of Oxford Saïd Business SchoolResearch Member -
Markus Schmid
Professor of FinanceUniversity of St. Gallen and Swiss Finance Institute (SFI)Research Member -
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Antoinette Schoar
Michael Koerner '49 Professor of Entrepreneurial FinanceMIT Sloan School of ManagementFellow, Research Member -
David Schoenherr
Associate Professor (NH Investment Chaired Professor) / FinanceSeoul National UniversityResearch Member -
Jeff Schwartz
Hugh B. Brown Presidential Endowed Professor of LawUniversity of Utah, SJ Quinney College of LawResearch Member -
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Simone Sepe
Professor of Law and FinanceThe University of Arizona; Université Toulouse-I-Capitole - Toulouse School of Economics; American College of Covernance CouncilResearch Member -
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Amit Seru
Professor of Finance and Senior FellowStanford University and Hoover InstitutionResearch 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.
