AIER Grad Fellowship (Spring 2027)

American Institute for Economic Research; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

AIER’s Graduate Fellowships are 12-week programs for graduate students working in areas that advance AIER’s mission: to affirm free enterprise, economic liberty, property rights, sound money, and strong institutions. Fellows make substantive progress on a dissertation-like project, craft a plan, present research to AIER staff and visitors, and share results publicly on AIER’s website.

Housing is provided on campus in Great Barrington, MA, travel expenses are reimbursed, and sessions occur in

Qualifications

• Graduate student focusing on a relevant field advancing AIER’s mission.
• Project planning and progress toward a dissertation or thesis.
• Ability to present research to AIER staff and visitors.
• Ability to share work publicly via AIER’s website.

Responsibilities

• Make substantive progress on a dissertation-like project.
• Craft a project plan and present research to AIER staff/visitors.
• Share work publicly through AIER’s website.
• Collaborate with AIER faculty to develop skills and networks.

Job description

The Opportunity

AIER’s Graduate Fellowships are 12-week programs for graduate students who are working in areas that advance AIER’s mission: to affirm free enterprise, economic liberty, property rights, sound money, and legal institutions that shore up the rights of individuals to be free to the extent that their actions do not impinge on the rights of others.

Each Graduate Fellow is expected to make substantive headway on a project like a dissertation or thesis that will directly advance their academic studies. As part of their fellowship, each Fellow will craft a project plan, present their research to AIER staff and visitors, and share their work with the general public through written pieces for AIER’s website.

Each fellow should expect to work closely with AIER faculty to build skills, work through research issues, and build professional networks. Fellows will leave AIER having made substantive progress on their project as well as having developed intellectually and professionally.

Fellowship Details

Graduate Fellowships are awarded through a competitive application process for Spring, Summer, and Fall Semesters. Fellows are expected to arrive on campus for orientation by the start date.

Compensation

AIER graduate fellows are paid Massachusetts minimum wage. AIER will reimburse for expenses associated with traveling to and from Great Barrington, MA.

Accommodations

Housing is provided in the AIER manor or cottages right on campus, close to the beautiful town of Great Barrington.

Session Deadline

Spring 2027: January 31 - April 9

Application Deadline: December 4, 2026

Selected candidates are contacted for an interview within 2 weeks of the due date.

**This is a non-benefit eligible position.