2027 Shaftesbury Fellowship

First Liberty Institute • Plano, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Upper level undergraduate students or recent graduates
• Intend to pursue graduate study in any field related to the advance of liberty
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation (must be from a professor)
• Writing Sample (8-page minimum)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Get to know the CRCD staff and research fellows and live in close community with their peers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed