How to Join The Mont Pelerin Society

The Mont Pelerin Society welcomes nominations for membership from those who are able to show an understanding of and commitment to the aims and values of the Society, particularly those who have worked, or who currently work, in academia.

Among its members, The Mont Pelerin Society has had nine Nobel Prize winners, distinguished scholars in economics, political science, philosophy, and history, internationally renowned intellectuals, philanthropists, intellectual entrepreneurs, policy makers, and policy analysts.

In evaluating new membership applications, the most important criteria will be demonstrated commitment to the aims and values of the Society and professional accomplishment in one’s chosen field.

Eligibility Criteria for Nomination to New Membership

Please note the following requirements for eligibility to nomination:

  • Nominees must have attended at least two previous meetings as a guest.*
  • Nominations for new membership require the support of at least two (2) members in good standing with the Society.

*Exceptional candidates who have previously attended one meeting as a guest and will attend their second meeting during the year of their nomination to membership are eligible to apply for nomination to membership.

Requirements for Nomination to New Membership

  • Letter of Intent – A brief letter from the nominee describing his/her qualifications for membership and interest in joining the Society.
  • Current Resume/CV.
  • Two Recommendation Letters from Current MPS Members
    (nominees may submit the letters with the other documents or the nominating member may send the letter).

Nominations Review and Candidacy to Membership

The MPS Membership and Recruitment Committee reviews all eligible nominations and makes recommendations to the Society’s Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors reviews nominations and makes decisions on the candidacy of each nominee at its subsequent meeting following the nomination deadline.

For the 2026 calendar year nominations, the Board of Directors will make decisions at its meeting hosted in conjunction with the 2026 MPS Biennial Congress and General Meeting, October 11-15, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America.

Successful nominees will be invited to join the Society following the October 2026 meeting.

Please address any inquiries about the nomination process to the MPS Office of the Treasurer at mps@ttu.edu.