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Adam Smith Fellowship

Scholarship Sponsored by Mercatus Center at George Mason University

Value: $10,000.00
Awards Available: 50

Quick summary
This is a one‑year fellowship for doctoral students from any university and any discipline who want a deeper, critical look at political economy.

Who should apply
- Current PhD students (any field — economics, philosophy, political science, sociology, etc.).
- You should be curious about thinkers and traditions in political economy that your home program may not cover.

What the fellowship provides
- A total award of up to $7,000 that covers:
- A stipend
- Required readings
- Travel and lodging to attend Mercatus Center colloquia

What Fellows do
- Participate in three weekend workshops/seminars over the academic year.
- Study and discuss the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy.
- Join a network of Mercatus students, alumni, and scholars working on contemporary political economy.

Important dates and timeline
- Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are due March 15, 2026.
- Review begins after the deadline.
- Decisions will begin to be announced twelve or more weeks after the deadline.

If you’re a PhD student who wants to broaden your intellectual toolkit and connect with scholars working on political economy across disciplines, this fellowship is designed for you.

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