PhD in Economics
Program Scholarships
Fellowships for students pursuing a PhD in economics are available on a competitive basis. These fellowships do not require a work component and are intended to provide limited support for a doctoral student’s graduate studies.
Department Graduate Assistantships are available on a competitive basis for full-time doctoral students. Assistantships generally require 20 hours of work per week and provide a comprehensive support package, including a stipend of $23,000 per academic year, health insurance coverage, and tuition waivers for up to 18 credits per academic year.
The George Mason University Mercatus Center also offers a competitive funding award for full-time economics doctoral students. Those interested should contact the Mercatus Center directly.
Part-time teaching opportunities are also available in the department for advanced economics doctoral students.
Questions regarding funding opportunities for doctoral students can be emailed to econgrad@gmu.edu.
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