F.A. Hayek

The Hayek Fund for Scholars makes strategic awards of up to $1,000 to graduate students and untenured faculty members for career-enhancing activities such as:

• Presentations at academic or professional conferences
• Travel to academic job interviews (on campus or at professional/academic conferences)
• Travel to and research at archives or libraries
• Participation in career development or enhancing seminars
• Distribution of a published article to colleagues in your field
• Submission of unpublished manuscripts to journals or book publishers

Please note: we do not accept applications for attendance at a conference only.

	"Receiving awards from the Hayek Fund has enabled me to present papers at some of the most significant conferences in philosophy. As a direct result I have been asked to write both a critical notice and a book review. I have also been asked to submit two of my presented papers as articles. Finally, through revising my work after its exposure to the critical scrutiny of senior scholars in my field, I have had a paper accepted as a Colloquium Paper at the American Philosophical Association's meeting." --Assistant Professor James Stacey Taylor, Louisiana State University

Application Instructions

Applications are no longer accepted by mail.  Applicants must apply online, and include the following items:

• A 1- to 2-page cover letter that explains how participation in the activity advances your career and advances an understanding of the principles of the classical liberal/libertarian tradition
• An abstract or copy of the paper (if you intend to present at a conference)
• An itemized list of expected expenses
• A curriculum vitae or resume

Please note: You may apply for only one activity at a time.

Applications are accepted year-round, on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified of committee's decision within four to six weeks. Awards are disbursed after presentation of original receipts.

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