UCL Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism Fund

Support the Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism

Based at the UCL Faculty of Laws, the Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism (GCDC) seeks to advance scholarly knowledge of democratic governance, the rule of law, and constitutionalism.

Why this matters

Around the world, both new and long-established democracies are experiencing an erosion of democratic norms. This decline is marked by the rise of populist authoritarianism, the weakening of institutional and constitutional safeguards, and increasing violations of human rights.

Responding to these challenges requires the collective engagement and support of all those committed to democracy and the rule of law.

Our commitment

At the GCDC, we are building an inclusive, methodologically diverse, intellectually rigorous, and globally engaged research community dedicated to strengthening democratic resilience.

Across a broad range of activities, the Centre is advancing scholarly knowledge on democratic governance and the rule of law, and developing leading research on the conditions and pathways for constitutional resilience in competitive political systems.

How your gift helps

Your support enables the Centre to foster high-quality research on the future of democratic governance—an existential issue of our time. Your gift contributes directly to:

• Research seminars, lectures, conferences, and academic events that convene scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to confront urgent issues in democratic constitutionalism.
• Ensuring global representation in our work by supporting participation from a diverse international community of scholars and experts.
• Facilitating postgraduate and postdoctoral research, including travel bursaries for fieldwork, assistance with conference fees, and other support that ensures equal access to academic opportunities.

Get in touch

If you would like to discuss this fund in more detail please contact Professor Erin Delaney