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Adam Smith Fellowship

Adam Smith Fellowship

Offers full-time fellowship support for scholars exploring foundational questions in economics and policy.

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The Adam Smith Fellowship is a one-year program administered by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University for doctoral students enrolled in PhD programs at any university and in any discipline worldwide. The fellowship introduces students to key thinkers in political economy — specifically the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools — through three weekend colloquia held during the academ…

What this grant funds

Political economy through the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of thought; open to doctoral students from any discipline engaging foundational thinkers in the field.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.12 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.9–12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.mercatus.org