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
Applications for the 2019-2020 Dissertation Fellowship are now closed.
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If you have any questions, please email PhDFellowship@mercatus.gmu.edu [2].
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.
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.
Yes.
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].
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