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Security and Preparedness

The Security and Preparedness (SAP) Program supports basic scientific research that advances knowledge and understanding of issues broadly related to global and national security. Research proposals are evaluated on the criteria of intellectual merit and broader impacts; the proposed projects are expected to be theoretically motivated, conceptually precise, methodologically rigorous, and empirically oriented.

Deadline: 

Monday, August 15, 2022
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Doctoral Dissertation Research: The Political Determinants of Economic Exchange

Confidence in basic economic exchange is an important building block for economies. This confidence in economic exchange is often affected by state institutions that possess the authority to enforce contracts which ensure agreements are not broken. In much of the world, however, weak state institutions limit the confidence of citizens and businesses that contracts and deals will be enforced fairly. As a result, economic exchange is stifled and inefficiencies persist.

Sumitro Fellows Program

To support field work in political economy in Indonesia.

Deadline: 

Monday, February 15, 2016

Frédéric Bastiat Fellowships

These fellowships are for law, master's, and PhD students interested in political economy. Fellows are required to attend colloquia at George Mason University several times during the fellowship year.

Deadline: 

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Adam Smith Fellowship

Adam Smith Fellowships are awarded to graduate students with an interest in political economy. Fellows are required to attend colloquia at George Mason University several times throughout the fellowship year.

Deadline: 

Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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