Affiliate Fellowship
Overview
The Stigler Center's Affiliate Fellows Program is a non-resident, 3-year appointment designed to strengthen and cultivate a multidisciplinary community of scholars worldwide working on political economy, regulatory capture, and competitive markets. The Fellowship supports the research of up-and-coming academics in diverse fields, including economics, law, political science, public policy, and other related disciplines. Read more about the current cohort here.
Fellows attend an annual, invite-only, in-person conference in Chicago to discuss and improve their early research ideas. The conference brings together academics from different backgrounds to exchange experiences and spur new collaborations to shape the future of the field of political economy broadly defined. Fellows also participate in an online monthly workshop to receive feedback on their work-in-progress articles and have access to the Stigler Center Working Paper Series and to ProMarket.org to disseminate their research. New Fellows will join previously-appointed cohort annually.
Applications for the 2027 Program are open through January 22, 2027.
Eligibility
For the 2027 Program application, the Stigler Center seeks applications for the program from pre-tenure scholars. Completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. or equivalent degree (includes JD) is required at the time of appointment.
We continue to accept applications in all areas connected to political economy, and we particularly encourage applications from scholars working in law, history, business, political science, sociology, and accounting.
Fellowship Program Benefits
Fellowship Obligations
How to Apply
To be considered for the fellowship, the following items must be submitted through our online application by the deadline:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter (up to 2 pages) indicating interest
- Research plan (up to 4 pages), includes potential working papers to be developed during the Fellowship and their respective timelines
- One representative writing sample
- One letter of recommendation (submitted by the recommender directly through the application portal)
Dates and Deadlines
The application deadline is by 11:59pm CT Chicago time on January 22, 2027.
Finalists will be notified by the end of June.
- Can I apply if I do not meet the criteria?
Please do not apply unless you meet the criteria of a pre-tenure scholar who has or will receive your Ph.D. (or equivalent degree in field including JD) by the time of appointment. Only applicants who meet the criteria will be considered. - What does pre-tenure mean?
Typically, pre-tenure indicates junior scholars who are within 6 years since their initial appointment as an assistant professor. - Who should I address my application to?
Applications may be addressed to the “Selection Committee.” - How do I submit my recommendation letter?
Recommendation letters must be uploaded by recommenders to the application portal. After you submit your application, your recommender will receive an e-mail with upload details. - When does the application for the next cycle start or end?
The application typically opens in October with a deadline of January. Criteria for the application may change year-to-year.
Statement on Diversity
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. Read more about the University’s Statements on Diversity
Contact
For questions about this program, please contact: stiglercenter@chicagobooth.edu