A one-year online program for scholars, practitioners, and graduate students from any discipline with interest in political economy and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence.
Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are due March 15, 2026.
Application review will begin after the deadline, and decisions will begin to be announced twelve or more weeks after the deadline
About the Fellowship
The Oskar Morgenstern Fellowship is a highly competitive, one-year, fully online fellowship designed for graduate students, scholars, and practitioners from diverse academic backgrounds who have an interest in political economy and emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence.
The fellowship seeks to deepen participants’ understanding of how the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy approach key questions surrounding institutions, governance, progress, epistemology, the theory of the mind, and the philosophy of science. These perspectives provide critical tools for evaluating both the promises and limitations of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
Throughout the academic year, Oskar Morgenstern Fellows convene for three intensive weekends of online, seminar-style colloquia, engaging in in-depth discussions and collaborative learning. In addition to the academic experience, fellows become part of a vibrant network of Mercatus Center students, alumni, and scholars who are actively shaping and contributing to cutting-edge research in contemporary political economy.
Details
The fellowship offers a total award of up to $2,250, which covers:
- A financial stipend
- Access to all required course readings
Eligibility
Applicants must fall into one of the following categories:
- A graduate student from any discipline and any university conducting research on emerging technologies and artificial intelligence
- An active scholar at an academic or research institution who teaches or conducts research related to emerging technologies and AI
- A practitioner working in research, policy, or applied fields connected to emerging technologies and artificial intelligence
How to apply
To apply to the Oskar Morgenstern Fellowship, click the “Apply” button, and complete the online application, including:
- A 1-2 page cover letter explaining:
- your graduate school career to date,
- your research interests and current projects,
- your familiarity with the thinkers associated with the Austrian, Virginia and Bloomington schools of political economy, and
- what you hope to get out of the program.
- A current resume/CV
- A few short answer questions