Founded in 1933, American Institute for Economic Research educates Americans on the value of personal freedom, free enterprise, property rights, limited government and sound money. AIER’s ongoing scientific research demonstrates the importance of these principles in advancing peace, prosperity and human progress.
The Institute is located on a beautiful 100-acre campus in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. Our staff and visiting researchers enjoy a Cotswold-style manor estate, office complex, lake, huge library, and archives dating back over 85 years.
From full-time employment to week-long colloquia, AIER offers a variety of opportunities for professionals and students alike.
Residency for visiting scholars and interns is provided in the manor or cottages right on campus, close to the beautiful town of Great Barrington.
Internships at AIER
The Opportunity
As a paid intern at AIER, you will work closely with staff on projects relating to your interests. Your skills can be applied to scholarly research, program/event planning, marketing, graphic design, communications, editorial writing, and development/fundraising.
Compensation
AIER interns are paid the minimum wage in Massachusetts. For internships lasting more than 10 weeks, participants living further than 300 miles from Great Barrington, MA also receive a $750 travel stipend.
Accommodations and Meals
Housing is provided in the AIER manor or cottages right on campus, close to the beautiful town of Great Barrington. Lunch is provided for AIER staff, fellows, and interns every workday. Many dinners are also provided.
Applications are welcome throughout the year and are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Applications reviewed:
- February 1st | for summer & fall
- May 1st | for fall
- September 1st | for spring
Accepted candidates are notified within 30 days of these review dates.
Harwood Graduate Colloquia
These four-day events are intended for graduate students and consist of a combination of interactive discussions and provocative lectures based on pre-assigned readings. Participants are given ample time to interact with each other and prominent scholars.
Our goal is to encourage promising graduate students to push the frontiers in their understanding of governance institutions, forge new research collaborations, and network with their peers and established scholars from this field.
Upon successful completion of the colloquium, participants are awarded an honorarium ($1000 for US & Canada / $1500 for others).
Meals and accommodations at AIER’s campus are provided.
Topics vary by year and may include: Alternative Governance, Monetary Policy, Economic Freedom, The Business Cycle, Economic Methodology, and Property Rights.
Applications are welcome throughout the year and are reviewed on a rolling basis. Invitations are typically sent four months prior to each colloquia.
2020 Colloquia Dates and Topics:
- March 1 – 5: Introduction to Economic Freedom and Monetary Policy (in association with Ball State University)
- May 24 – 27: Sound Money
- June 15 – 18: Methodology, Markets, and Government
- September 17 – 20: The Business Cycle and Capital Markets
- October 1 – 4: Economic Freedom and the Environment
E.C. Harwood Visiting Research Fellowships
AIER works closely with scholars in the fields of economics, political science, philosophy, history, and law. Those involved in other disciplines are also considered. Our visiting scholars include professors, post-doctoral fellows, PhD students, and masters students. Applications from independent researchers and authors are also welcome.
Visitations range from 2 to 15 weeks, with accommodations provided at our campus in Great Barrington, MA.
Compensation
AIER provides visiting scholars with a $250/week living stipend. For fellowships lasting 10 weeks or more, a travel stipend ($750 for US & Canada fellows / $1500 for others).
Accommodations and Meals
Housing is provided in the AIER manor or cottages right on campus, close to the beautiful town of Great Barrington. Lunch is provided for AIER staff, fellows, and interns every workday. Many dinners are also provided.
Applications are welcome throughout the year and are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Applications reviewed:
- January 1st | for summer & fall
- April 1st | for fall & winter
- July 1st | for winter & spring
- October 1st | for spring & summer
Accepted candidates are notified within 30 days of these review dates.
Teach the Teachers
AIER’s Teach the Teachers program targets an audience of high school teachers with in-person seminars coupled with online lesson plans and follow-ups. In addition to micro-and macro-economics, teachers are exposed to a variety of applied economic topics, such as economic history, international trade, and the environment.
Employment
AIER is always interested in talented people dedicated to our mission. If you prefer, you may send your resume to [email protected] for general consideration.
Start a Local Discussion Group
AIER’s Bastiat Society gives average citizens the chance to become more involved with our mission by starting local discussion groups in their cities.
