Vinson Centre’s Visiting Scholars Programme 2026

We welcome visiting scholars who wish to undertake research at the Vinson Centre (University of Buckingham) for 4 – 6 weeks. We have a superb history of economic thought library (the Hayek Library) which visiting scholars can use for the duration of their stay. The ‘Hayek Library’ comprises several personal collections of books, pamphlets and journals in the Classical Liberal tradition in economics, methodology and political theory; including collections from E. G. West, M. Blaug, R. Roberts, M. Beloff, N. Barry and R. Harris, as well as volumes from the Institute of Economic Affairs’ historical catalogue.

We expect the researcher to give a seminar to our students/staff and to the extent possible, to engage in research projects with our staff.

We welcome applications in any area in Classical Liberal Economics, but in particular in the following topics/fields: History of Economic Thought, History of Ideas, Money, Central Banks and the Government, Government spending/taxation, Regulation. Free Trade and Economic Growth, Alternatives to State Education.

• Duration: 4-6 weeks. Please, do make us aware of the time of year when you would be most interested in visiting.
• Location: Vinson Centre (University of Buckingham). Buckingham (Hunter Street campus, MK18 1EG). UK.
• Accommodation will be provided on campus at no cost. Stipend available for travel costs within the UK.
• No payment will be made by the Centre.
• Application details: 1,000 words on the research proposal.
• Email Kate Bones