O Adam Smith Fellowship is a programme co-sponsored by the Mercatus Center and Liberty Fund, Inc. Adam Smith Fellowships are awarded to graduate students pursuing doctoral programmes at any university and in any discipline, including, but not limited to, economics, philosophy, political science, and sociology.
The aim of these fellowships is to introduce students to, and encourage them to critically engage with, key thinkers in political economy that they might not otherwise encounter during their postgraduate studies. As such, Adam Smith Fellows spend three weekends during the academic year and one week during the summer attending workshops and seminars at the Austrian, Virginia and Bloomington schools of political economy. Fellows will join a network of Mercatus students, alumni and scholars who are conducting and engaging in cutting-edge research in contemporary political economy.
The total prize of up to $ 10.000 includes a stipend and travel and accommodation to attend conferences organised by the Mercatus Center. Adam Smith Fellows can re-apply each year of their studies and can also apply for conferences and research support.
To apply for the Adam Smith Scholarship, click on the "Apply now" button and fill in the online form. The online application includes:
- A cover letter of 1-2 pages explaining:
- his postgraduate career to date,
- their research interests and current projects,
- his familiarity with thinkers associated with the Austrian, Virginia and Bloomington schools of political economy, and
- what you expect to get out of the programme.
- A current CV/resume
- Some short answer questions
Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year run until 15 March 2023.
The review of the application will begin after the deadline and we anticipate that decisions will begin to be announced approximately eight to twelve weeks after the deadline.
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If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to SmithFellowship@mercatus.gmu.edu.
