Application Deadline: 15th April, 2023
The Mercatus Centre in George Mason University is inviting applications for The Dissertation Fellowship Program, a one year, renewable, competitive fellowship program for students who have advanced to candidacy in their PhD program at George Mason University.
Submissions are encouraged from Political Science, Public Policy, Cultural Studies, History, Sociology, and all related fields in the humanities and social sciences.
Eligibility
- Have advanced to candidacy in a PhD program at Mason
- Be working on a dissertation that aims at understanding how social change occurs and how to create a freer society.
Requirements
Mercatus Center Dissertation Fellows are required to:
- Actively participate in the weekly Graduate Student Paper Workshop
- Actively participate in the weekly Workshop in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- Participate in the annual Career Development and Teaching workshops
- Submit a current bio and resume to Academic & Student Programs each quarter and as requested
Application Details
- A 1-2 page cover letter
- A current resume/CV
- A 2-page description of your planned dissertation, including a list of your dissertation committee members and your expected dissertation proposal defense date
- A 10-page writing sample that demonstrates your writing and research skills
- A few short answer questions
Please note that The Ultimate Economics Journal will be offering free application review to a few selected applicants to any of the Mercatus Fellowships. Contact The UEJ for further enquiries.
