Graduate Fellowships
Graduate Fellowships | American Institute for Economic Research
Summary:
The Graduate Fellowships offered by AIER provide a 12-week program tailored for graduate students working on projects that align with AIER’s mission of promoting free enterprise, economic liberty, property rights, sound money, and legal institutions that safeguard individual rights. During the program, fellows are expected to make substantial progress on projects such as dissertations or theses while receiving guidance from AIER faculty.
They will have the opportunity to enhance their skills, tackle research challenges, and expand their professional networks. Throughout the fellowship, fellows will develop project plans, present their research findings, and contribute written content for AIER’s website. The fellowships are awarded through a competitive application process and are available for the Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters, each with specific dates and deadlines.
Requirements:
Applicants must be graduate students working on projects that align with AIER’s mission. They should have a clear objective to advance their academic studies, such as completing a dissertation or thesis. Fellows are expected to actively engage in the program, collaborate with AIER faculty, and demonstrate a commitment to intellectual and professional development.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates should be graduate students with a strong academic background and a clear research focus related to AIER’s mission. They should possess excellent analytical and communication skills, as demonstrated by their ability to present their research and contribute written pieces for AIER’s website. Additionally, candidates should display a passion for advancing free enterprise, economic liberty, property rights, sound money, and legal institutions.
Date and Location:
AIER’s Graduate Fellowships are offered for the Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters. The specific session dates for upcoming semesters are as follows:
– Spring 2024: February 5th to April 26th (Applications closed)
– Summer 2024: May 27th to August 10th (Applications due by March 1st, 2024)
– Fall 2024: August 26th to November 15th (Applications due by May 1st, 2024)
