Since welcoming our first class of Publius Fellows in 1979, the Claremont Institute has been bringing together promising young conservatives to study the distinctive moral and political principles of the American constitutional order.
During this intensive three-week "boot-camp" consisting of over forty intensive daily seminars and relaxed evening symposia, Publius Fellows discuss political philosophy and American government with distinguished scholars.
Topics include:
- The Declaration of Independence
- The Political Science of The Federalist
- Slavery and Political Thought
- The Statesmanship of Abraham Lincoln
- The Constitution and Modern Liberalism
- Progressivism, the New Deal, and the Great Society
- Conservatism and Natural Right
- The Living Constitution
- Grand Strategy and Modern Foreign Policy
Who Should Apply?
A three-week “boot camp” in American political thought for recent college graduates, graduate students, and individuals beginning their careers in politics, scholarship, media/journalism, or business/tech. Applications due by February 20, 2022.
