
Emergent Ventures, a program of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, provides up to $100,000 over two years to exceptional researchers, entrepreneurs, and writers pursuing bold, high-leverage ideas. Fellows join a diverse cohort, receive mentorship from leading scholars and practitioners, and gain access to a vibrant community of innovators. There are no formal deadlines; applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed monthly.
Independent researchers, entrepreneurs, and writers with high-potential, unconventional projects across any discipline.