The Mercatus Center at George Mason University calls application for the Adam Smith Fellowship Program 2020 for doctoral candidates. Adam Smith Fellowship is the funding opportunity for graduate students attending Ph.D. programs at any university and in any discipline, including but not limited to economics, philosophy, political science, and sociology.

Purpose

The Fellowship is to encourage students to critically engage key thinkers in political economy that they might not otherwise encounter during their graduate studies. As such, Adam Smith Fellows spend three weekends during the academic year and one week during the summer participating in workshops and seminars on the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy.

Award

Moreover, the successful fellow will receive the award up to $10,000. In addition to that, the award covers a stipend and travel and lodging to attend colloquia in the Mercatus Center. Adam Smith Fellows are eligible to re-apply each year of their studies and are also eligible to apply for conference and research support.

Conditions of Fellowship 

The fellows will have to

• Remain enrolled as a degree-seeking doctoral student throughout their participation in the Adam Smith Fellowships Program.
• Attend and actively participate in all aspects of the scheduled program of events (i.e. the three weekends and one weeklong colloquium) including meals and organized social activities.
• Arrive on time and prepared for each colloquia session having carefully read the assigned reading in advance
• Complete a short evaluation survey following each colloquium.
• Also, maintain an up to date record with the program of a valid postal address to which packages can be shipped.
• Furthermore, submit an updated curriculum vita on request, quarterly over the course of their participation in the program.

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Application 

In order to apply to the Adam Smith Fellowships, candidates must complete the online application. The online application includes:

• A 1-2 page cover letter explaining: graduate school career to date; research and research interests; familiarity with the thinkers associated with the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy; and what candidate hope to get out of the program.
• Current resume/CV as well as a few short answer questions

Important Links 

• Adam Smith Fellowship FAQ
• Adam Smith Fellowship Program Requirements
• Conference Funding
• Research Funding
• Adam Smith Fellowship Alumni