Applications are now open for the Center for Animal Law Studies Academic Fellowships (CALS Fellowships) for the 2026-2027 academic year and will close on April 1, 2026.

Created to support exceptional in-person LLM and MSL candidates, the CALS Academic Fellowships reflect our commitment to cultivating the next generation of leaders in animal law and supporting the cutting-edge scholarship of our faculty. For the 2026-2027 academic year, up to two fellowships will be awarded. Each includes full tuition (up to 27 credits) as well as a living stipend of $10,000 per semester (for two semesters). This fellowship is designed to give deserving students the time and resources to deepen their expertise while engaging fully with the CALS community and contributing meaningfully to the field.

To apply, please complete all the requirements for application to the in-person Animal Law LLM or MSL Program and indicate your fellowship interest in the application form. Apply here for the Animal Law LLM program and here for the Animal Law MSL program or click the buttons below. As a reminder, all application materials must be submitted by April 1, 2026.

We look forward to welcoming the CALS Academic Fellows!