Applications are now open for the 2026 James Buchanan Fellowship. This is a fully funded, one - year fellowship at George Mason University in Virginia, USA. The fellowship is open to applicants of all nationalities and academic backgrounds . The James Buchanan Fellowship program is open to early-career researchers who have recently graduated from a doctoral program. The program aims to encourage fellows to delve into the political economy theories of Adam Smith and the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of thought. James M. Buchanan Jr. founded the Virginia School of Political Economy, which explores the intersection of economics, politics, and law. Applicants from any discipline are eligible to apply for the James Buchanan Fellowship. The fellowship covers all expenses, including airfare , a stipend , and housing . More details are below.
Details about the James Buchanan Fellowship 2026
- Host country : United States of America
- Location : Virginia, USA.
- University : George Mason University
- Duration : One year
- Advantages : Fully funded
- Deadline: April 15, 2026
Financial advantages
The total prize pool of up to $8,000 includes the following:
- a wage
- All required reading materials
- travel expenses
- Accommodation included
objective
The fellowship aims to invite early-career researchers with a PhD in any discipline to introduce them to the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy.
Eligibility criteria
- The fellowship is open to all citizens.
- Applicants must have a PhD.
- I recently completed my PhD program over the past six years.
- He held an academic position at an accredited university or a research position at a prestigious research institution.
- We encourage early-career researchers whose research or teaching aligns with the principles of political economy to apply.
Required documents
- cover letter
- the biography
- List of recent academic publications, if available
- Some questions have short answers.
How to apply for the James Buchanan Fellowship for 2026?
Applicants must submit their applications online, and results will be announced approximately ten to twelve weeks after the deadline. The official website link is below.