Programs > Harwood Graduate Colloquia

3-day events for graduate students to expand their scholarly horizons.

Harwood Graduate Colloquia are multi-day events intended for graduate students that 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 the next generation of scholars to push the frontiers in their understanding of free markets and classical liberalism, forge new research collaborations, and network with their peers and established scholars from this field.

Defending Classical Liberalism: May 17 – 21, 2025

Austrian Economics: August 11 – 14, 2025

March 4 – 6, 2025 | Louisville, KY
Application Deadline: January 21, 2025

During this colloquium, participants will explore the roots of Public Choice Theory and its applications to public policy. They will be led in discussion by established scholars in the field. Participants are also invited to attend the Public Choice Society’s Annual Meeting, where they will enjoy educational sessions and unparalleled networking opportunities.

May 17 – 21, 2025 | American Institute for Economic Research, Great Barrington, MA
Application Deadline: March 14, 2025

What is liberty, and why is it worth defending? Join AIER for an exploration of the arguments of Classical Liberalism’s greatest exponents – and the arguments of its greatest critics.

August 11 – 14, 2025 | American Institute for Economic Research, Great Barrington, MA
Application Deadline: June 13, 2025

Join AIER for a series of close readings and discussions on Hayek, Mises, Menger, and the calculation debate, diving deep into what makes Austrian Economics unique and how to use it in your own research.