Mercatus Center PhD Fellows are required to:
- Maintain a 3.5 G.P.A.
- Maintain good academic standing, including no unsatisfactory grades
- Enroll in 9 credits each semester
- Actively participate in the Mercatus School Readings Group
- Spend approximately 20 hours each week working with Mercatus Center staff and faculty mentors throughout the year
- Submit an activities report along with a current bio and CV to Academic and Student Programs each quarter and as requested
Mercatus Center PhD Fellows are expected to:
- Participate in Mercatus Center Academic and Student Programs colloquia, workshops and seminars
- (Beginning in their second year) Present quality original research at professional academic conferences
- (Beginning in their third year) Submit quality original research to professional academic journals
Mercatus Center PhD Fellows are encouraged to:
- Build relationships with Mercatus Center Academic and Student Programs Visiting Scholars
- Build relationships with Mercatus Center scholars and members of our faculty network
- Attend Mercatus Center brown bags and occasional lectures
Mercatus Center PhD Fellows are prohibited from:
- Accepting outside work or receiving outside funding without prior written approval from Academic and Student Programs. This policy includes but is not limited to additional fellowships/assistantships, travel grants, and conventional paid employment