Dissertation Fellowship Program Requirements

Mercatus Center Dissertation Fellows are required to:

• Actively participate in the weekly Graduate Student Paper Workshop
• Actively participate in the weekly Workshop in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
• Participate in the annual Career Development and Teaching workshops
• Submit a current bio and resume to Academic & Student Programs each quarter and as requested

Mercatus Center Dissertation Fellows are expected to:

• Present at least one chapter of their dissertation in the Graduate Student Paper Workshop each semester
• Present quality original research at professional academic conferences
• Submit quality original research to professional academic journals
• Participate in Mercatus Center Academic & Student Programs colloquia, workshops and seminars

Mercatus Center Dissertation Fellows are encouraged to:

• Build relationships with Mercatus Center Academic & Student Programs Visiting Scholars
• Build relationships with Mercatus Center scholars and members of our faculty network
• Attend Mercatus Center brown bags and occasional lectures