PPEL Summer School Application

The University of Arizona's Freedom Center in collaboration with the UA Department of Political Economy and Moral Science (PEMS), the University of San Diego’s Center for Ethics, Economics, & Public Policy, and Chapman University’s Smith Institute for Political Economy & Philosophy to launch the 4th annual PPEL Summer School (learn more on our website).

This is a four-day program held at the University of San Diego and brings top-tier interdisciplinary faculty to share foundational topics related to the practical problems with organizing and running human society. This program is targeted at undergraduate students who:

• Are 18 years or older by the start of the summer school
• Have completed at least one year of college by the start of the summer school
• Are in good academic standing
• Are enrolled in an accredited university

This program – created, developed, and organized by Mary Rigdon and Saura Masconale – is made possible by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation(#62965)

ATTENTION

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Completed applications are due by February 17, 2026.

I agree that all information completed on this application and documents submitted are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that application and submissions will be used for purposes of determination of admission to the 2026 PPEL Summer Program. I also understand that completion of application does not guarantee admission or benefits of the program.