Application Deadline:
15 March 2026
About Organisation
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is a leading research institution dedicated to advancing classical liberal ideas and market-oriented policy solutions. It supports scholars and practitioners who apply economic reasoning to real-world challenges, shaping institutions and improving governance. Through research, training, and fellowships, the Center nurtures intellectual communities focused on political economy, public policy, and emerging technologies. Mercatus is known for fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and cultivating talent that bridges theory and practice, helping individuals engage critically with complex issues related to markets, innovation, and institutional design in a rapidly changing world.
About the Grant
The Oskar Morgenstern Fellowship is a competitive, one-year online programme focused on political economy and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. It introduces fellows to Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy, examining institutions, governance, epistemology, and philosophy of science. Fellows participate in three intensive weekend colloquia during the academic year, engaging in seminar-style discussions with peers and experts. The programme aims to deepen understanding of how political economy frameworks can assess the opportunities and limitations of new technologies while building a strong intellectual and professional network.
Who can Apply?
The fellowship is open to individuals from any discipline with a strong interest in political economy and emerging technologies. Eligible applicants include graduate students pursuing research on emerging technologies or artificial intelligence, active scholars teaching or conducting research in related fields, and practitioners involved in research or policy work connected to technology and governance. Applicants may be based at any university, research organisation, or policy institution. The programme welcomes interdisciplinary perspectives and encourages applications from those seeking to connect political economy theory with practical challenges in technology, institutions, and public policy.
How to Apply?
Applicants must submit an online application for the Oskar Morgenstern Fellowship for the 2026–27 academic year. All required information and materials should be completed and submitted before the deadline. Applications are reviewed after the closing date, and selected candidates are notified several weeks later. Applicants are encouraged to clearly demonstrate their interest in political economy, emerging technologies, and the relevance of the fellowship to their academic or professional goals.
Application Deadline
Applications for the Oskar Morgenstern Fellowship for the 2026–27 academic year must be submitted by 15 March 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
