Description

This annual essay prize honors the legacy of Gerald Gaus, a scholar dedicated to fostering creativity and independent thought in philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE). The award recognizes a currently enrolled graduate student whose essay demonstrates originality, intellectual curiosity, and the effective integration of philosophy and social science to illuminate social and political institutions. The winner receives a cash award, free admission to the PPE Society Annual Meeting, and the opportunity to present their work alongside senior scholars.