Applications are invited for Humane Studies Fellowships to pursue a liberty advancing career in academia. Fellowships are only open to IHS alumni.
IHS is a nonprofit educational organization that engages with students and professors around the country to encourage the study and advancement of freedom.
George Mason University Information
Established in 1957, George Mason University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Fairfax (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Virginia. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, George Mason University (GMU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. George Mason University (GMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 62 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for the Humane Studies Fellowship, you must:
- Be enrolled in a PhD program for the upcoming academic year.
- Have a research interest that contributes to liberty-advancing scholarship.
- Have attended an IHS program or event (If you’re new to IHS, check out our PhD Scholarship!).
Offered Benefits
The Humane Studies Fellowship is a renewable award of up to $15,000, and you may re-apply each year of your graduate school studies.
Application Process
To complete the application for the Humane Studies Fellowship, you will need to upload the following:
- Your CV.
- A recent writing sample of 3,000 words or fewer. If your preferred writing sample is longer than 3,000 words, a partial sample of that work is acceptable.
- An electronic transcript from your current (or most recent) institution. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.