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Emerging Scholars Program

Emerging Scholars Program — Future of Scientific Discovery

Supports full-time scientific scholars through stipends designed for sustained research at modern institutions.

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The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is accepting applications for two full-time, one-year Emerging Scholar positions focused on the Future of Scientific Discovery. These positions run from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, and are based at Mercatus's office in Arlington, Virginia. The two scholars will join the broader Emerging Scholars Program cohort while concentrating their resea…

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Science, scientific institutions, and technological change, examined through a classical liberal analytical lens, with emphasis on innovative ideas-driven research and public intellectual output.

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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.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.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: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.mercatus.org