The Adam Smith Fellowship is a Mercatus Center and Liberty Fund, Inc. co-sponsored program. Graduate students pursuing PhD programs at any university and in any discipline, including but not limited to economics, philosophy, political science, and sociology, are eligible for Adam Smith Fellowships.

The goal of these fellowships is to introduce students to, and encourage them to critically engage with, key thinkers in political economy who they might not have encountered otherwise during their graduate studies. As a result, Adam Smith Fellows attend workshops and seminars on the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy three weekends per academic year and one week per summer. Fellows will be part of a network of Mercatus students, alumni, and scholars conducting and participating in cutting-edge research in contemporary political economy.

Quick Details:

• Organized by: Mercatus Center of George Mason University
• Location: United States
• Application Deadline: 15 March 2024
• Announcing Date: Approximately twelve weeks after the deadline.
• Duration: One year (January to December of each year)
• Program Type: Fellowship
• Eligible Nations: All

Benefits:

• The total award of up to $10,000 includes the following:
  • There is a stipend.
  • All required readings.
  • Travel and lodging expenses for attending Mercatus Center colloquia.

Eligibility Criteria:

• PhD program enrollment: Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program at any university and in any discipline.
• Applicants must have a strong research interest in political economy, particularly in the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of thought.
• Academic excellence must be demonstrated: Applicants must have a track record of academic excellence, with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
• Applicants must have a clear research agenda and the potential for success in their chosen field of study.
• English proficiency: Applicants must be fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Documents Requirement:

The online application includes:

• A 1-2 page cover letter outlining your graduate school experience to date, your research interests and current projects, your familiarity with the thinkers associated with the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy, and your expectations from the program.
• A recent resume/CV
• Several short-answer questions

How to Apply?

To apply, click the apply now button below:

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To learn more about The James Buchanan Fellowship, kindly visit the Mercatus Center’s official website.

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