The total award of up to $10,000 includes a stipend and travel and lodging to attend colloquia hosted by the Mercatus Center.
Adam Smith Fellows are eligible to re-apply each year of their studies.
Adam Smith Fellows are also eligible to apply for conference and research support.
Eligibilities
Mercatus Center Adam Smith Fellows are required to:
Remain enrolled as a degree seeking doctoral student throughout their participation in the Adam Smith Fellowship Program
Attend and actively participate in all aspects of the scheduled program of events (i.e. the three weekend and one weeklong colloquia) including meals and organized social activities
Arrive on time and prepared for each colloquia session having carefully read the assigned reading in advance
Complete a short evaluation survey following each colloquium
Maintain an up to date record with the program of a valid postal address to which packages can be shipped
Submit an updated curriculum vita on request, quarterly over the course of their participation in the program.
Mercatus Center Adam Smith Fellows are expected to:
Coordinate their schedules to arrive in the DC metro area before 5pm each Thursday for the weekend colloquia, making arrangements with their home institution to cover any teaching assignments that might present scheduling conflicts with travel
Coordinate their schedules to arrive in the DC metro area before 5pm on Sunday for the weeklong colloquia, making arrangements with their home institution to cover any teaching assignments that might present scheduling conflicts with travel
Submit expense reimbursements within 15 days of the adjourning session of each colloquium
Mercatus Center Adam Smith Fellows are encouraged to:
Build relationships with Mercatus Center faculty
Build relationships with other program participants
Become engaged with professional organizations that support the schools of thought covered in the program, as appropriate
