The American Antitrust Institute (“AAI”) is pleased to announce the creation of the AAI Public Service Fellowship, a new fellowship program for antitrust lawyers, economists, and other competition experts who have recently left the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice, or another government agency. Successful applicants will receive a stipend for completing approved public interest research, writing, or other projects that promote vigorous competition, improve the administration of the antitrust laws, or otherwise advance AAI’s mission.
“President Trump’s current policies have led to unprecedented turnover in the federal workforce, including at the federal antitrust agencies,” said AAI President Randy Stutz. “AAI would like to put these competition experts to work on public interest projects as soon as possible, so they can continue using their valuable skillsets to prevent anticompetitive behavior.”
About the Fellowship
Eligible Fellowship applicants must be lawyers, economists or other competition experts who worked at a government agency within the last year. Approved applicants will be given the title of “Public Service Fellow” and will work full time or part time on projects to be completed within 3-6 months. Project selection and work will be overseen by a Fellowship Committee comprised of specialists from AAI’s Advisory Board and co-chaired by AAI founder and former president, Albert A. Foer, and AAI Director and Venable Professor of Law Emeritus at the University of Baltimore School of Law, Robert H. Lande. Applicants may propose their own individual or small-group projects, or work with the Fellowship Committee to design a new project. Fellows will receive a stipend of at least $5,000 contingent on the timely completion of approved projects.
More Information and How to Apply
For more information about the Fellowship program and how to apply, visit the AAI Public Service Fellowship page.
Fellowship Funding
The AAI Public Service Fellowship has been funded entirely by charitable contributions. Additional funding is still needed. If you are interested in supporting this program by making a contribution to AAI, please visit our Support page or contact AAI President Randy Stutz. AAI is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.
Contacts
Randy Stutz, President, AAI, rstutz@antitrustinstitute.org
Kathleen Bradish, Vice President & Director of Legal Advocacy, AAI, kbradish@antitrustinstitute.org
