Adam Smith Fellowship 2026-2027

The Adam Smith Fellowship is awarded to graduate students attending PhD programs in any discipline, including economics, philosophy, political science, and sociology. Fellows spend three weekends during the academic year participating in workshops and seminars on the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy, as part of a network of Mercatus Center affiliates. The program provides a total award of up to $7,000, including a stipend, required readings, and travel and lodging to attend colloquia.

Stipend, provision of required readings, travel and lodging to attend colloquia, networks with scholars and peers

Open to students enrolled in an accredited PhD program during the upcoming academic year; applicants must be able to travel to three weekends of colloquia in the upcoming academic year; research or teaching interests aligned with political economy are desirable.

Submit an online application with a cover letter, resume/CV, and short answer questions