To give hardworking students an opportunity for innovative career preparation, the Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University is delighted to announce the Humane Studies Postdoctoral Conference Accelerator Fellowships. The university is accepting applications for the academic session 2022-2023.

Humane Studies Conference Accelerator Grants are designed for a postdoctoral fellowship. These grants provide $2,000 to support the work of developing a paper into a conference presentation.

Founded by F. A. “Baldy” Harper in 1961, the organization later began an association with George Mason University and in 1985 and The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) is a libertarian non-profit organization that engages with students and professors throughout the United States. IHS offers educational and career programs hold seminars and on-campus programs for university students, awards scholarships, provides mentoring and research grants for aspiring professors and sponsors a collection of online videos.

Why study at Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University? IHS is rooted in the classical liberal tradition and promotes a freer, more humane, and open society by connecting and supporting talented graduate students, scholars, and other intellectuals who are driving progress in the critical conversations shaping the 21st century. They support the achievement of a more accessible and more humane society by connecting and supporting scholars and intellectuals who are driving progress in the critical conversations shaping society.

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and decisions will be provided within 3 weeks. Applications close May 15, 2022.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Post-doctoral
• Award: $2,000
• Number of Awards: N/A
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in the USA

Eligibility       

• Eligible Countries: North America or the United Kingdom
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Post-doctoral degree will be awarded in economics, political science, philosophy, law, history, sociology, and similar disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. We generally do not fund research in the natural sciences, medicine, or engineering offered by the university.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• Applicants for Humane Studies Fellowship awards undertaking a post-doctoral fellowship.
• The fellowship is open to students and postdocs at any university. International students are eligible; however, preference is given to applicants who live or study in North America or the United Kingdom.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Students must first apply for admission to the university of their choice via its application process. Applicants must complete and submit a Scholarship application form to be considered for this award.
• Supporting Documents: Applications must include: Essay explaining your research agenda and how you plan to use the funding, as well as details on current or prospective research
• CV and transcript from a current or most recent institution
• Recent writing sample of 3,000 words or fewer
• Dissertation proposal document (if applicable)
• One letter of recommendation is due one week after the application is submitted.
• Admission Requirements: Candidates must hold a first-class honors undergraduate degree or Submit proof of academic conference participation within six months of the award date
• Language Requirement: Applicants must meet the necessary language proficiency requirements of the institution.

Benefits

The successful candidates will receive $2,000 for their studies at George Mason University in the USA.

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