BFLR FINTECH FELLOWSHIP 2027 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Banking & Finance Law Review is pleased to announce the fourth annual FinTech Fellowship, building on its Annual FinTech Issues and a proud history of over 35 years as a leading forum for discussion of financial law developments around the globe. The FinTech Fellowship gives doctoral candidates insight into the editorial
process of scholarly journal publication in this cutting-edge field of law, including gaining editorial and peer review experience, making it easier to navigate the process as a new author and providing a distinguishing line item on an academic CV.
The FinTech Fellow will sit as part of the Editorial Team for the BFLR’s Annual FinTech issue, alongside the Editor-in-Chief and Guest Co-Editor of the Special Issue, and will be listed in the Call for Papers. FinTech Fellows will have the opportunity to publish as short article (8,000-9,000 words) linked to their doctoral research on FinTech, ideally focusing on relevant recent developments in their field. This article will be published in the Annual FinTech issue as the Fintech Fellow Paper.
Eligibility and Aplication Instructions
Candidates for a doctoral degree in law (PhD, SJD, JSD or equivalent) from any jurisdiction are eligible to apply. The candidate’s thesis research must be focused on law and FinTech within the broad scope of the BFLR’s Call for Papers for the Annual FinTech Issue. The special issue will focus on the growth of financial technology (FinTech), its regulation, and impact on the financial industry internationally and in jurisdictions around the world. FinTech is construed broadly to encompass any technology used in relation to banking and finance activities, including innovations such as cryptocurrencies, central bank digital currencies, digital tokens, blockchain, mobile and open banking, application programming interfaces, digital payments, peerto- peer lending, crowdfunding, robo-advisors, artificial intelligence and data governance, InSurtech, Regtech, and Suptech. It may also discuss the implications of these technologies for consumer and investor protection and financial market systemic risk.
Applications are due by May 1, 2026 and should be made to submissions@bflr.ca. Complete applications will include an application form, CV, thesis abstract (500 words max.), and statement outlining the applicant’s interest in the FinTech Fellowship and how editorial experience will benefit their scholarship and/or academic career (500 words max.) Applications will be evaluated by the BFLR Editorial Team, which will select the FinTech Fellow.
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