Dr Robert Greally receives Fulbright Award to the US
Press release issued:
Dr Robert Greally, Lecturer in Law at the University of Bristol Law School, has received a Fulbright Scholar Award to carry out research at the New York University School of Law (NYU Law) on one of the most well-regarded and impactful scholarship programmes in the world.
The US-UK Fulbright Commission works to advance knowledge, promote civic engagement and develop compassionate leaders through education exchange between the US and the UK. Dr Robert Greally was selected from a strong applicant pool to conduct research on why legislatures are distrusted and neglected within contemporary constitutional thought.
While at NYU School of Law, Robert will engage in a comparative and historical analysis of constitutional thought surrounding legislatures within two of the world’s most influential constitutional democracies: the US and the UK. Robert’s hopes are to rehabilitate legislatures within constitutional thought to help address the current global crisis of constitutional democracy.
Commenting on receiving the award, Robert said:
“It is a great honour to receive a Fulbright Scholar Award to attend the Hauser Global Law School Program at New York University School of Law. I am looking forward to exploring the US’s vibrant constitutional culture and helping Americans understand the UK’s complex and elusive constitution.
“As a Fulbright scholar, I hope my research can support constitutional actors and scholars in tackling the problems of declining political trust in our legislatures through transforming our understanding of why legislatures are so important for our constitutional democracies.”
Maria Balinska, Executive Director, US-UK Fulbright Commission said:
“Our vision is a world where there are no obstacles to learning, understanding and collaboration. There are many global challenges to overcome: we need compassionate leaders to tackle them.
“This cohort of talented Scholars – who have just been through one of the most competitive selection processes in the Commission’s recent history – will be placing cultural engagement at the heart of their experiences as they undertake ambitious teaching and research programmes in the UK: I am filled with hope for the wonderful collaborations that will ensue.”
Dr Robert Greally is the first member of the Law School to receive the Fulbright award since Professor Harry Mcvea in 1994-1995.
Further information
Dr Robert Greallycompleted his PhD in Constitutional Law and Theory at the University of Sheffield in 2020 and was appointed as a Lecturer in Law at the University of Bristol Law School in 2022. His research focuses on the relationship between law and politics in modern constitutional democracies, particularly how legislatures and political parties understand, interact with, and shape constitutions. Beyond his research interests, Robert is passionate about helping disabled students succeed in pursuing a legal career and co-organises the UK Constitutional Law Association’s PhD and Early Career Researcher activities.
While at NYU School of Law, Robert will investigate why legislatures are distrusted and neglected in modern constitutional theory through a comparative study of the development of constitutional theory in the US and the UK. Through this research, Robert hopes to rehabilitate how legislatures are understood within contemporary constitutional thought to help defend the values of constitutional democracy. Robert looks forward to engaging with US academics, civic leaders, and citizens to learn about and understand America’s dynamic constitutional culture and its current challenges.
About the US-UK Fulbright Commission:
The US-UK Fulbright Commission works to advance knowledge, promote civic engagement and develop compassionate leaders through education exchange between the US and the UK. It is the only academic awards programme that operates on both sides of the Atlantic, providing grants for postgraduate study, research and teaching. Since 1948, tens of thousands of British and American citizens have participated in our programmes, enriching their educations, developing relationships, advancing their careers and making a difference in their communities, at home and abroad. The Fulbright Program of awards is now considered amongst the most prestigious scholarship awards globally, with 60 Nobel Laureates and 39 Heads of State/Government within its 390,000 global alumni.
