2027 Shaftesbury Fellowship

2027 Shaftesbury Fellowship The Shaftesbury Fellowship provides an opportunity for prospective graduate students to develop their understanding and deepen their specialized expertise in a variety of academic fields including theology, philosophy, politics, law, economics, and history. The Shaftesbury Fellowship is a highly selective summer-long fellowship for upper level undergraduate students and recent graduates who intend to pursue graduate study in any field related to the advance of liberty.

During the Fellowship, Fellows will: Work one-on-one with an established scholar who will provide mentorship in the design and execution of a research project that will culminate in a publishable-quality paper that will be suitable for use as a writing sample for graduate admissions applications. Attend weekly reading seminars led by leading academics; and participate in two intensive colloquia focused on key themes in political theory, history, and philosophy.

Explore informal opportunities to explore museums, libraries, and other cultural institutions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. They’ll get to know the CRCD staff and research fellows and live in close community with their peers Shaftesbury Fellowships require a 10-week commitment mid-may through July. To complete the Shaftesbury Fellow application, you will need the following documents in PDF format: Resume Letter of Recommendation (must be from a professor) Writing Sample (8-page minimum)