The Association for Comparative Economic Studies is pleased to offer opportunities and support to scholars at all points in their academic careers. Two of the biggest initiatives are the ACES Dissertation Fellowship and the ACES Summer School.
The ACES Dissertation Fellowship, launched for the 2020-2021 academic year, supports emerging scholars in the field with generous financial awards as they complete their research The application period typically runs from February through April 15 each year. Please review the latest Call for Applications for more details.
The ACES Summer School in Political Economy, launched in 2022, brings together PhD students and faculty members for three days of mentorship and discussion. ACES is pleased to offer this school free of charge to attendees and to provide meals and accommodation for its students.
Additional initiatives to support members and scholars will be posted here and to our member list throughout the year. These opportunities for PhD students are made possible through member contributions. If you are not yet a member, please complete the membership form and submit your annual dues here.
ACES supports young scholars in comparative economics through a generous dissertation research fellowship
The 2026 ACES Summer School will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal, August 12-14. Please visit this page to learn more about the School in general and view details about previous offerings.