The Mercatus Adam Smith Fellowship is a highly regarded and competitive fellowship program offered by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University in the United States. The fellowship is named after the renowned economist Adam Smith and is designed to support graduate students who are pursuing research and studies in political economy.
The program aims to provide scholars with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the principles of free markets and apply them to pressing policy issues. It is open to students from various disciplines, including economics, political science, law, and public policy.
Selected fellows receive financial support, mentorship, and access to a vibrant academic community. They are expected to actively engage in research, participate in seminars and workshops, and contribute to the intellectual discourse on the role of markets in society.