Adam Smith Fellowship 2026

📖 About the Fellowship

The Adam Smith Fellowship is awarded to graduate students enrolled in PhD programs at any university and in any discipline. This includes, but is not limited to, fields such as:

• Economics
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Sociology

🎁 Benefits

The fellowship provides a total award of up to $7,000, which includes:

• A stipend
• All required readings
• Travel and lodging to attend colloquia hosted by the Mercatus Center

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Adam Smith Fellowship, applicants must:

• Be enrolled in a PhD program at any university and in any discipline.

📝 Application Process

To apply for the Adam Smith Fellowship, complete the online application, which includes:

1. A 1-2 page cover letter explaining:

   • Your graduate school career to date.
   • Your research interests and current projects.
   • Your familiarity with the thinkers associated with the Austrian, Virginian, and Bloomington schools of political economy.
   • What you hope to gain from the program.

2. A current resume/CV.

3. A few short answer questions.

📅 Application Deadline

15 March, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the fellowship on the Mercatus Center website.
• Apply directly via the application portal.

This fellowship is a fantastic opportunity for PhD students to deepen their understanding of political economy and engage with leading thinkers in the field. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• A stipend
• All required readings
• Travel and lodging to attend colloquia hosted by the Mercatus Center