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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Henri Servaes
Richard Brealey Professor of Corporate Governance; Professor of FinanceLondon Business SchoolResearch Member -
Merih Sevilir
Professor of FinanceESMT-Berlin, and Halle Institute for Economics ResearchResearch Member -
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Michael Simkovic
Leon Benwell Professor of Law; Professor of Law & AccountingUniversity of Southern California Gould School of LawResearch Member -
Robert Sitkoff
Austin Wakeman Scott Professor of Law and John L. Gray Professor of LawHarvard Law SchoolResearch Member -
David Skeel
S. Samuel Arsht Professor of Corporate LawUniversity of Pennsylvania - School of LawResearch Member -
Christina Parajon Skinner
Assistant Professor (Legal Studies and Business Ethics department)The Wharton School, University of PennsylvaniaResearch Member -
Rolf Skog
Honorary Professor of Company and Stock Exchange LawUniversity of GothenburgResearch Member -
Denis Sosyura
James & Elizabeth Robertson Professor of FinanceArizona State UniversityResearch Member -
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Laura Starks
George Kozmetsky Centennial University Distinguished ChairMcCombs School of Business, University of Texas at AustinResearch Member -
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Felix Steffek
Professor of Law, Director of the Centre for Corporate and Commercial Law (3CL), JM Keynes Fellow in Financial EconomicsFaculty of Law, University of CambridgeResearch Member -
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René Stulz
Everett D. Reese Chair of Banking and Monetary EconomicsThe Ohio State UniversityFellow, Research Member -
Javier Suarez
Professor of FinanceCentro de Estudios Monetarios y Financieros (CEMFI)Research Member -
Johan Sulaeman
Dean’s Chair and Professor of Finance, NUS Business SchoolNational University of SingaporeResearch Member -
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Kazunori (Icko) Suzuki
Professor of Finance, Graduate School of Business and FinanceWaseda UniversityResearch Member -
Eric Talley
Isidor and Seville Sulzbacher Professor of Law and Co-Director, Millstein Center for Global Markets and Corporate OwnershipColumbia Law SchoolResearch Member -
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Anjan Thakor
Director of Doctoral Programs & CFAR and John E. Simon Professor of FinanceJohn M. Olin School of Business, Washington University, St. LouisResearch Member -
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Tobias Tröger
Professor of Private Law, Commercial and Business LawLeibniz Institute SAFE, Goethe University Frankfurt, House of FinanceResearch Member -
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Kristin van Zwieten
Clifford Chance Associate Professor of Law and FinanceLaw Faculty, University of OxfordResearch Member -
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Marco Ventoruzzo
Head of Department and Professor of Corporate LawPaolo Baffi Center on Financial Regulation, Bocconi University Law DepartmentResearch Member -
Theo Vermaelen
Henry Grunfeld Chair in Investment Banking, endowed by S.G. Warburg Group PLCINSEADResearch Member -
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Belen Villalonga
Associate Professor of Management and OrganizationsLeonard N. Stern School of Business, New York UniversityResearch Member -
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Paolo Volpin
Stratakis Chair in Corporate Governance and Accountability | Academic Director of the Gupta Governance Institute | Professor of FinanceLeBow College of Business, Drexel UniversityResearch Member -
Ernst-Ludwig von Thadden
Professor of Economics and FinanceUniversity of MannheimFellow, Research Member -
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Uwe Walz
Full Professor of EconomicsGoethe University Frankfurt and CFS/ SAFE FrankfurtResearch Member -
Charles Wang
Tandon Family Professor of Business AdministrationHarvard 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.
