The George Mason University Mercatus Center’s Elinor Ostrom Fellowship applications are open to international Ph.D. students for 2024. This fellowship is a prestigious one-year program for Ph.D. students from any university and discipline, including economics, philosophy, political science, and sociology.

This competitive fellowship aims to expose students to the intricate themes of markets, culture, morality, and sociality within the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy, providing them with the necessary tools for academic research in these areas.

About Mercatus Center:

The Mercatus Center, part of George Mason University, is a renowned research center dedicated to advancing our understanding of how markets effectively address societal challenges, contributing to happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives. With over 40 years of commitment, Mercatus has championed top-tier talent and scholarship in mainstream economics, applying rigorous research to real-world issues. Mercatus envisions a world where markets optimize abundance, civility, and well-being by bridging the gap between theory and practice.

Established in 1980 with a focus on supporting graduate studies in economics, Mercatus has evolved into the largest supporter of graduate students at the University of Mason, offering fellowships at all study levels to students globally. Alums of the program often embark on influential careers in academia, government, and policymaking, showcasing the enduring impact of Mercatus in shaping future leaders.

Key Details and Dates

• Organizer: The Mercatus Center
• Host Institution: George Mason University
• Application Deadline: March 15, 2024
• Result Announcement Dates: Eight to twelve weeks after the deadline
• Eligible Countries: Open to students of any nationality enrolled in any doctoral program at any university, in the US or abroad
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Doctoral Students
• Focus Area/Field: Markets, culture, morality, and sociality in political economy
• Study Level: PhD program
• Host Country: US

Benefits and Financial Aids

The successful fellows will benefit from the program as follows:

• A total award of up to $7,000, covering a stipend, required readings, and travel/lodging for conferences
• Additional financial support is available, including conference funding and research funding.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant fellows should meet the following criteria:

• Enrolled in a PhD program from any university and in any discipline.
• Strongly encouraged to apply are the students:

1. Enrolled in an accredited PhD program during the upcoming academic year.
2. Able to commit to traveling three weekends for colloquia during the forthcoming academic year.
3. Applicants should have research or teaching interests in markets, culture, morality, and sociality.

Required Documents

Please prepare and upload the following materials:

• A 1-2 page cover letter explaining graduate school career, research interests, and how research would benefit from understanding specified themes.
• Current resume/CV.
• Short answer questions.

Selection Process of the Mercatus Center’s Elinor Ostrom Fellowship

A selection committee will review the submitted application after the deadline. They will make decisions approximately eight to twelve weeks after the deadline.

How do you apply for the Mercatus Center’s Elinor Ostrom Fellowship?

Interested applicants can apply through the online application, providing the required documents outlined above.

Eligible students of any nationality and discipline are encouraged to apply for this enriching fellowship, contributing to their understanding of key contemporary writings in political economy.

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Please visit the official website of the Mercatus Center for detailed information about the Mercatus Center’s Elinor Ostrom Fellowship.

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