Applications for the Elinor Ostrom Fellowship at the George Mason University Mercatus Centre are now being accepted from worldwide Ph.D. candidates for 2024. Ph.D. candidates from any university and field, including economics, philosophy, political science, and sociology, are eligible to apply for this esteemed one-year fellowship.

With the goal of equipping students with the skills needed for scholarly research in these fields, this competitive fellowship seeks to introduce students to the complex issues of markets, culture, morality, and sociality within the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy.

About Mercatus Center:

Part of George Mason University, the Mercatus Centre is a well-known research institute devoted to expanding our knowledge of how markets successfully address societal issues and promote happier, healthier, and wealthier lives. Mercatus has dedicated itself for more than 40 years to advancing elite talent and scholarship in mainstream economics, bringing rigorous research to bear on pressing concerns in society. Mercatus imagines a society in which markets close the gap between theory and practice to maximise plenty, civility, and well-being.

Originally founded in 1980 to assist graduate studies in economics, Mercatus has grown to become the University of Mason's main source of funding for graduate students, providing fellowships to students worldwide at all study levels. Alumni of the programme frequently go on to have significant careers in academia, politics, and policymaking, demonstrating Mercatus's ongoing influence on the development of future leaders.

A cover letter detailing the graduate school history, research interests, and the advantages of comprehending particular issues, a current CV or résumé, and short answer questions are among the essential documents.

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is 15th March 2024.