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The Dissertation Fellowship Program is a one-year, renewable, competitive fellowship program for students who have advanced to candidacy in their PhD program at George Mason University and are working on dissertations that aim at understanding how social change occurs and how to create a freer society.

Submissions are encouraged from Political Science, Public Policy, Cultural Studies, History, Sociology, and all related fields in the humanities and social sciences. The fellowship award can vary to include research support, stipends, and tuition support.

In order to apply to the Dissertation Fellowship, please click the “Apply Now” button and complete the online application. The online application includes:

  • A 1-2 page cover letter explaining:
    • your graduate school career to date,
    • your research and research interests,
    • your familiarity with the thinkers associated with the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy, and
    • what you hope to get out of the program.
  • A current resume/CV
  • A 2-page description of your planned dissertation, including a list of your dissertation committee members and your expected dissertation proposal defense date
  • A 10-page writing sample that demonstrates your writing and research skills
  • A few short answer questions

2020-2021 applications are now closed. 2021-2022 applications will open in the fall of 2020. 

Want to receive emails about the Dissertation Fellowship program and application process? Sign up here! [1]

If you have any questions, please email PhDFellowship@mercatus.gmu.edu [2].

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FAQs: 
Is the Mercatus Center Dissertation Fellowship only for students working within the Department of Economics at George Mason University?

No. While our PhD Fellowships are targeted towards students in the GMU Economics program, we welcome applications for our Dissertation Fellowships from any student whose dissertation research relates to understanding social change.

I have written a paper on X. Is this a good choice for the required writing sample?

We utilize the writing sample to examine each applicant’s writing style and ability, grasp of language, and clarity of thought. We are not particularly concerned with the specific content of the sample. Therefore you should choose whichever work you feel will give us the best impression of your skills as a writer.

Mercatus was unable to accept me as a Dissertation Fellow this year. Can I apply again?

Yes.

I still have questions about the Mercatus Center Dissertation Fellowship Program.

General questions about the Fellowship – email PhDFellowship@mercatus.gmu.edu [2].

Questions about your application status or application materials – email PhDFellowship@mercatus.gmu.edu [2].

Questions about the Mercatus Center in general or directions – contact Mercatus at (800) 815-5711.

Questions about your application to GMU – Contact the Economics Department at (703) 993-1135

Newsletter: 
Student Fellowships [3]
Additional Links: 
Dissertation Fellowship FAQ [4]
Dissertation Fellowship Program Requirements [5]
PhD Fellowship [6]
Conference Funding [7]
Research Funding [8]
Academic Job Candidates [9]
Visiting Dissertation Fellowship Alumni [10]
"Apply now" destination: 
https://www.tfaforms.com/4703496 [11]

Source URL: https://asp.mercatus.org/content/dissertation-fellowship

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[1] https://go.mercatus.org/l/278272/2018-09-26/4d77z
[2] mailto:PhDFellowship@mercatus.gmu.edu
[3] https://asp.mercatus.org/newsletters/student-fellowships
[4] https://asp.mercatus.org/node/264711/faqs
[5] https://asp.mercatus.org/dissertation-fellowship-program-requirements
[6] https://asp.mercatus.org/content/phd-fellowship
[7] https://asp.mercatus.org/content/conference-funding
[8] https://asp.mercatus.org/content/research-funding
[9] https://asp.mercatus.org/job-candidates
[10] https://asp.mercatus.org/visiting-dissertation-fellowship-alumni
[11] https://www.tfaforms.com/4703496

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