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The aim of this fellowship is to encourage early-career scholars to critically engage ideas in the political economy of Adam Smith and the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy. In addition, James Buchanan Fellows will be introduced to contemporary applications of these ideas to questions in social sciences dealing with the dynamics and institutional underpinnings of economic, political, and social coordination.

James Buchanan Fellows spend three weekends in residence at George Mason University (Fairfax, VA) during the academic year participating in discussions on mainline political economy. Each colloquium is structured around a set of readings and includes discussion sessions, lectures, formal meals, and hospitality. Hayek Program scholars, affiliated scholars, and alumni of their James Buchanan Fellowship serve as discussion leaders and participants during the colloquia. Fellows will join a network of Mercatus students, alumni, and scholars who are conducting and engaging with cutting-edge research in contemporary political economy and are eligible to apply for conference and research funding.

Funding Information

• The total award of up to $8,000 includes: 
  • A stipend
  • All required reading materials
  • Travel and lodging to attend colloquia hosted by the Mercatus Center.

Eligibility Criteria

• In order to be accepted into the James Buchanan Fellowship program, you must:
  • Have graduated within the last six years from a doctoral program.
  • Have an academic position at an accredited university and/or a research position with an organization dedicated to in-depth research in social sciences and other sciences.

For more information, visit Mercatus Center at George Mason University.