The Association for Institutional Thought is an organization devoted to encouraging and fostering the development of institutional thought as a basis for inquiry into the interrelationships of society. See below for recent and upcoming events and other announcements. And the links at the top of the page provide content from previous conferences, teaching resources, links for donations and membership, and more.

Events and Announcements

Frederic S. Lee Heterodox Economics Scholarship

The application for the Fall 2024 semester is now open.  

In order to be eligible, students must be enrolled in a doctoral heterodox economics program in the United States and demonstrate financial need. This scholarship will not provide scholarship aid for dissertation credit hours or for credit hours that are not directly relevant for the completion of the doctoral program's coursework.

Read about the heterodox economics of Frederic S. Lee at https://sites.google.com/view/leefs 

Amount: Varies. Tuition and fees for up to three classes per semester.

Application Deadline:  May 15, 2024

Donations to the scholarship fund can be made at https://gkccfonlinedonations.org/give/leeh00.asp

AFIT’s 45th Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX

The WSSA conference was a great success. Thanks to everyone who participated. Click below for pics and more.

Student Paper Contest Winners

We are excited to announce the winner’s of the 19th annual AFIT-AFEE Student Paper Contest.

Membership

A membership is required to present at the annual AFIT conference. Membership dues support the student paper competition, building the community of institutional economists, and support organizational technology needs.

You can choose between a one-year to a three-year membership. Student memberships are also available.