Get Involved with AIIFL
AIIFL offers multiple pathways for scholars, practitioners, and students to contribute to our mission of advancing international financial law scholarship through collaborative research, knowledge exchange, and professional development.
Honorary Fellowship
Strategic External Partnerships for Research Excellence
AIIFL Honorary Fellows are distinguished academics, policymakers, and practitioners who enhance our global research network through sustained collaboration and mutual professional benefit. Through their courtesy affiliation to AIIFL, Honorary Fellows contribute to AIIFL’s mission by forming research partnerships, collaborating on publications, and, more generally, promoting the Institute’s international visibility.
Key Features:
- Two-year renewable appointments
- Affiliation usage and ongoing collaboration are typically expected
- Bi-annual application deadlines (31 March and 30 September) with a streamlined process for renewals
Eligibility: Established scholars and senior practitioners with demonstrated expertise in international financial law or related fields, often based outside Hong Kong, who can contribute meaningfully to AIIFL’s research mission.
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Visiting Programmes
AIIFL Visiting Fellowship Programme
Academic Visits for Collaborative Research
AIIFL welcomes visiting scholars for intensive collaboration periods. AIIFL Visiting Fellows are generally self-funded, engage in research collaboration, seminar presentations, and contribute to our intellectual community.
Key Features:
- Flexible duration (generally up to a month)
- Research collaboration with AIIFL and HKU Law Faculty
- Access to the HKU Library and integration with AIIFL ongoing research streams
Learn More about Visiting Fellowship
HKU Law Outstanding Early Career Visiting Fellowship
Fully-Funded Programme for Emerging Legal Scholars
This prestigious Faculty-wide programme supports exceptional early-career scholars for research visits to HKU Law Faculty, with dedicated support for those engaging with AIIFL research areas.
Key Features:
- Full funding, including airfare and accommodation
- 1-4 week visits with research or presentation focus
- Available to scholars within the first 15 years of their academic career
- Integration with HKU Law Faculty research centers, including AIIFL
Learn More about HKU Law Outstanding Early Career Visiting Fellowship
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Student Fellowships
Academic Development Through Research Engagement
AIIFL offers structured fellowship opportunities for students at different academic levels, providing meaningful research experience while contributing to our institutional mission.
Research Student Fellows (PhD/SJD)
Advanced Research Collaboration for Doctoral Students
Designed for PhD and SJD students who can contribute substantially to AIIFL research streams through independent research, collaborative projects, academic presentations, and event support.
Expectations:
- Significant research contribution to AIIFL projects
- Integration with and support for AIIFL research initiatives
- Faculty supervisor endorsement required
Graduate Student Fellows (LLM/Master)
Professional Development with Research Exposure
Structured programme for LLM and Master’s students seeking research experience alongside their coursework, with carefully managed time commitments respecting academic workload.
Features:
- Commitment to specific activities supporting AIIFL research initiatives
- Professional skills development and research support opportunities
- Academic year appointments with renewal options
Undergraduate Fellows
Foundation Programme for Early Career Development
Entry-level fellowship for undergraduate students interested in international financial law, providing exposure to research methodology and academic community engagement.
Activities:
- Voluntary assistance in research initiatives
- Introduction to research environment
- Mentorship opportunities to complement current studies
Learn More about Research, Postgraduate and Undergraduate Student Fellowship
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Application Information
General Application Requirements:
- Detailed CV highlighting relevant experience
- Statement of purpose explaining research interests and AIIFL alignment
- Academic or professional references upon request
Selection Criteria:
All programmes are competitive as we can only welcome a limited number of applicants. The selection process emphasizes research quality, institutional fit, mutual benefit, and potential for meaningful contribution to AIIFL’s mission of advancing international financial law scholarship.
For enquiries, please contact Candy Ip at aiiflhku@hku.hk.
