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Professor Erin Delaney joins UCL Laws with prestigious Leverhulme International Professorship Grant

4 September 2024

UCL Laws is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Erin F. Delaney as the Leverhulme Professor of Comparative Constitutional Law, thanks to the prestigious Leverhulme International Professorship grant awarded by the Leverhulme Trust.

Erin Delaney

Professor Delaney brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to UCL. Her interdisciplinary approach and groundbreaking research have made significant contributions to the field of constitutional law and politics, and her joining marks a significant milestone for UCL’s Faculty of Laws. Professor Delaney's research focuses on the intersection of law and politics, with particular emphasis on constitutional design and reform. Her comparative studies have provided valuable insights into how different legal systems address complex constitutional issues. At UCL, Professor Delaney will continue her research while serving as the inaugural director of the new Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism (GCDC) which will launch in early 2025.

Dean of UCL Faculty of Laws, Professor Eloise Scotford, warmly welcomed the appointment: “Professor Delaney’s appointment is a significant development for UCL’s world leading Faculty in public law and constitutional politics. Professor Delaney’s intellectual leadership in democratic constitutionalism will further the Faculty’s foundational commitment to pioneering research and teaching on the rule of law and democracy, ever more important in today’s world. We are delighted to welcome her to the Faculty.”

Commenting on her new role, Professor Delaney said, “I am honoured to join this exceptional faculty and excited to collaborate with leading scholars here and around the world to improve and safeguard democratic constitutionalism.”

The Leverhulme Trust, established in 1925, is renowned for its dedication to funding research and education across a broad range of disciplines. The Leverhulme International Professorship grant is one of the most competitive and prestigious awards, aimed at attracting world-leading researchers to the UK. This grant will support Professor Delaney’s work at UCL and the new GCDC, fostering international collaboration and enhancing the university’s research capabilities.

UCL Faculty of Laws remains committed to attracting and retaining top-tier talent, ensuring a dynamic and inclusive academic environment. The addition of Professor Delaney to the faculty is a significant step towards furthering this mission and maintaining UCL’s position at the forefront of legal education and research.

This is not only an exciting prospect for UCL Faculty of Laws but for UCL as an institution. UCL’s President & Provost, Dr. Michael Spence, added "The appointment of Professor Erin Delaney through the Leverhulme International Professorship grant is a fantastic outcome for UCL. Professor Delaney’s impressive credentials and outstanding contributions to democratic constitutionalism make her an invaluable addition to our academic community.  We are thrilled to welcome her and are confident that her work will have a profound impact both here and on the international stage."


About UCL Faculty of Laws The UCL Faculty of Laws is a world-leading law school with a commitment to advancing legal education and research. With a diverse and dynamic community of scholars, students, and alumni, UCL Laws is dedicated to addressing contemporary legal challenges and shaping the future of legal practice and scholarship.

About the Leverhulme Trust Since its foundation in 1925, the Leverhulme Trust has provided grants and scholarships for research and education, funding research projects, fellowships, studentships, bursaries and prizes; it operates across all academic disciplines, the intention being to support talented individuals as they realise their personal vision in research and professional training. Today, it is one of the largest all-subject providers of research funding in the UK, distributing approximately £120 million a year. https://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/  @LeverhulmeTrust

About Professor Erin Delaney Professor Erin Delaney is a leading scholar in comparative constitutional law and constitutional design.  She has been Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, as well as a visiting professor at Harvard Law School and McGill University.  She holds a J.D. from New York University and a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. Read Professor Delaney’s academic profile.