Application Deadline: March 15, 2024
The Mercatus Center, George Mason University, is inviting applications for the Elinor Ostrom Fellowship, which is a one-year program for doctoral students from any university and discipline who are interested in the themes of markets, culture, morality, and sociality in political economy.
The aim of this fellowship is to expose students to the themes of markets, culture, morality, and sociality within the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy and to provide them with the tools needed to utilize this framework in academic research that explore these themes. Elinor Ostrom Fellows spend three weekends during the academic year participating in colloquia on these three schools of political economy. Fellows will join a network of Mercatus students, alumni, and scholars who are conducting and engaging with cutting-edge research in contemporary political economy.
Eligibility
- Enrolled in a PhD program from any university and in any discipline
Fellowship Details
The total award of up to $7,000 includes:
- A stipend
- All required readings
- Travel and lodging to attend colloquia hosted by the Mercatus Center
Application Details
- A 1-2 page cover letter explaining:
- applicant’s graduate school career to date,
- applicant’s research interests and current projects, and
- how applicant’s research and current projects would benefit from a greater understanding of the themes of markets, culture, morality, and sociality within the Austrian, Virginia and Bloomington schools of political economy
- A current resume/CV
- A few short answer questions
Application review will begin after the deadline, and decisions will begin to be announced approximately eight to twelve weeks after the deadline.
