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Connecting People and Ideas at the Crossroads of America

The Mont Pelerin Society is committed to fostering new scholarship and encouraging rising scholars to engage with the enduring questions surrounding a free and prosperous society. The 2026 Biennial Congress and General Meeting in Indianapolis will provide an opportunity to share and discuss research contributing to this ongoing conversation.

YOUNG SCHOLARS ESSAYS

The Mont Pelerin Society invites scholars aged 35 and under to apply to the Young Scholars Program at the 2026 Biennial Congress in Indianapolis (October 11–15, 2026). Selected participants will present new research in short conference-style presentations and engage with Society members and fellow scholars. Learn more about the program and submit your proposal at https://montpelerin.org/2026-young-scholars-program/

Hayek Essay Contest

The Mont Pelerin Society invites submissions for the 2026 Hayek Essay Contest, hosted alongside the 2026 Biennial Congress in Indianapolis (October 11–15, 2026). Essays should engage with selected quotations from F. A. Hayek and explore themes connected to the meeting topic “1776: Liberty in Conversation.” Submissions written in the style of a professional scholarly journal article addressing these ideas are especially encouraged. More information on essay requirements and submission guidelines can be found at https://montpelerin.org/2026-hayek-essay-contest/

Serge Weisager Grant

The Serge Weisager Grant supports young French-speaking communicators who wish to attend the Mont Pelerin Society’s 2026 Biennial Congress in Indianapolis (October 11–15, 2026). Grants of up to $2,500 help cover travel, accommodation, and registration. Applicants should be involved in or interested in French-language media and communications and sympathetic to the Society’s aims. Learn more about eligibility and apply for the grant at https://montpelerin.org/2026-serge-weisager-grants/