An Accelerator for Your Theory of Change
The forces reshaping business—climate risk, AI disruption, regulatory fragmentation, geopolitical tension—demand leaders who can think across systems, not just within silos. The executives and researchers who will define the next decade aren’t waiting for answers. They’re building them.
About the Fellowship
This fellowship is for people who already know what they want to build—and need a platform to do it. You have a theory of change. You have the expertise. What you need is time, rigor, faculty guidance, and the institutional backing of a world-class research university to turn your idea into something that moves your field.
Over the course of this fellowship, you’ll develop a working paper, policy framework, program design, or research publication—something concrete that advances your work and contributes to BCLB’s mission of examining how business can keep economies and societies open.
How to Apply
Submit the following materials:
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- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- Proposed Research or Project Focus (no more than 500 words)
- Recommendation Letter (Only 1 letter required, can be academic or professional)
Application Deadline: Rolling. All materials must be submitted to bclb@berkeley.edu with the subject line “2026 Executive Research Fellowship Program – LAST NAME”.
Decision Deadline: Decisions are rolling. Please expect a response within 3 – 4 weeks of your application.
Program Details
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Format |
Independent, self-directed. You design your project; we support its execution. |
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Commitment |
Substantive deliverable + two recommended campus visits |
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Enrollment |
8 fellows annually |
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Fee |
30,000 USD. Corporate sponsorship and academic rates available. Contact bclb@law.berkeley.edu after applying. |
Fellows are responsible for their own accommodations and visa processing. Limited partial scholarships may be available based on need—inquire after submitting your application.