Center for Political Economy Graduate Student Grantees for 2026

The grants support the generation of new knowledge and networks in the field of political economy. They were awarded for collaborative and multidisciplinary projects — those with the potential to break new ground in understanding the intersections of economics and political and social processes in the U.S. and elsewhere, as well as projects advancing theoretical, conceptual, and methodological innovation.

The awards, ranging from $5,000 to $15,000, can be used to purchase data or computing resources; hire research assistants; conduct new research; travel to archives or external academic convenings; and organize workshops and conferences.

“We were grateful to be able to fund such strong projects that incorporate all of the Center’s Idea Lab themes, and which engage in both research focused on the United States as well as research in many countries around the world."

- Center Director David Caughlin