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Apply for an AynRandCon Scholarship
Read Ayn Rand’s fiction and embarking on a course of self-study of her nonfiction? Come and learn with the Ayn Rand Institute at AynRandCon-Europe—three extraordinary days of learning from experts on Objectivism and discussing Rand’s philosophy with people who take ideas seriously.
Apply now for a scholarship to attend AynRandCon-Europe March 8–10, 2024, in Amsterdam.
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Register for OCON
The Objectivist summer conference (OCON) is the perfect place to explore new ideas and connect with like-minded people. Experience thoughtful and inspiring talks by experts on Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism, attend moving artistic performances, and enjoy late-night conversations with new and old friends.
Register to attend OCON June 13–18, 2024, in Anaheim, California.
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ARI's Onkar Ghate and Elan Journo respond to Hamas's war on Israel
Learn more about ARI's Onkar Ghate and Elan Journo's response to Hamas's war on Israel. Ghate and Journo discussed how to apply Ayn Rand’s ideas to this situation in a live podcast on October 7, 2023, and will do so again on Wednesday’s New Ideal podcast on ARI's YouTube channel at 11 AM PT / 1 PM ET. For more resources from the Ayn Rand Institute on applying Ayn Rand’s ideas to this development, click below.
ARI's Onkar Ghate and Elan Journo respond to Hamas's war on Israel
What Justice Demands: America and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict by ARI's Elan Journo is now available in paperback, and beginning the week of October 16, 2023, ARI will host a podcast once a week dedicated to analysis of the Israel/Hamas situation. For more resources from the Ayn Rand Institute on applying Ayn Rand’s ideas to this development, click below.
Apply for an OCON Scholarship
Serious about Ayn Rand’s ideas and want to explore new ideas and connect with like-minded people? Apply for a scholarship to attend OCON 2024—the world’s biggest conference for fans of Ayn Rand and her philosophy, Objectivism, in Anaheim, California, June 13-18.
Whether you are in university, high school, or studying Ayn Rand’s philosophy on your own, you are eligible to apply for a travel scholarship.
Apply for an AynRandCon-Europe Scholarship
Read Ayn Rand’s fiction and embarking on a course of self-study of her nonfiction? Come and learn with the Ayn Rand Institute at AynRandCon-Europe—three extraordinary days of learning from experts on Objectivism and discussing Rand’s philosophy with people who take ideas seriously.
Apply now for a scholarship to attend AynRandCon-Europe March 8–10, 2024, in Amsterdam.
Apply for an AynRandCon-USA Scholarship
Read Ayn Rand’s fiction and embarking on a course of self-study of her nonfiction? Come and learn with the Ayn Rand Institute at AynRandCon-USA—three extraordinary days of learning from experts on Objectivism and discussing Rand’s philosophy with people who take ideas seriously.
Apply now for a scholarship to attend AynRandCon-USA March 22–24, 2024, in Austin, Texas.
FREE Ayn Rand Books for Students
Discover inspiring heroes, unforgettable stories, and a challenging new way to think about life’s most important issues. Click the Download button to claim your free Ayn Rand ebook!
FREE Audio Download of “What Is Capitalism?”
If you want to understand today’s trends—and if you want a guide for creating a free, prosperous country—listen to Ayn Rand explain what capitalism is, why it is morally good, and how to save it. Download her talk "What Is Capitalism?" and discover the case for capitalism you should have learned in school—but didn’t.
Enter the Atlas Shrugged essay contest for a chance to $10,000 in cash
The Ayn Rand Institute’s annual Atlas Shrugged essay contest is open to 12th grade, college, and graduate students worldwide, inviting them to read the novel and engage with the ideas presented. Participants have a chance to win $10,000 cash by writing an 800- to 1,600-word essay on philosophic themes from the book.
Interested students can receive a free copy of Atlas Shrugged from the Institute.
Sign up to receive information about the 2025 contest—including instructions on how to enter.
Join an Ayn Rand Nonfiction Reading Group
Explore Rand’s core nonfiction titles with us! Reading groups are geared toward students and young adults (35 and under) who are new to Rand’s philosophy and/or new to philosophic discussions.
Download the Ayn Rand University App
Explore courses given by the foremost experts in Objectivism on Ayn Rand’s novels and her philosophy of Objectivism and its application to a variety of topics. Whether you’ve just come across the name “Ayn Rand” or you’ve been studying Objectivism for years, the Ayn Rand University app has something for you.
Apply for Ayn Rand University
At Ayn Rand University, study Objectivist ideas with some of the world’s top experts.
Ayn Rand described Objectivism as “a philosophy for living on earth.” This idea is at the heart of the Ayn Rand University, an online school of philosophy whose mission is to educate our students about Objectivism and to provide them with the intellectual, career, and life guidance they need to flourish.
Apply for Ayn Rand University
At Ayn Rand University, study Objectivist ideas with some of the world’s top experts.
Ayn Rand described Objectivism as “a philosophy for living on earth.” This idea is at the heart of the Ayn Rand University, an online school of philosophy whose mission is to educate our students about Objectivism and to provide them with the intellectual, career, and life guidance they need to flourish.
Enter the Atlas Shrugged essay contest for a chance to $10,000 in cash
The Ayn Rand Institute’s annual Atlas Shrugged essay contest is open to 12th grade, college, and graduate students worldwide, inviting them to read the novel and engage with the ideas presented. Participants have a chance to win $10,000 cash by writing an 800- to 1,600-word essay on philosophic themes from the book.
Interested students can receive a free copy of Atlas Shrugged from the Institute.
Sign up to receive information about the 2025 contest—including instructions on how to enter.
FREE Webinar: “5 Mistakes Even Long-Time Objectivists Make”
Objectivism is a powerful tool for achieving happiness. But it’s a radical philosophy that challenges conventional thinking across the board. In this one-hour webinar, Ayn Rand University instructor Don Watkins discusses 5 mistakes even long-time Objectivists make—and the keys to avoiding them.
Sign up now for instant access to the webinar.
Apply for an AynRandCon-USA Scholarship
Read Ayn Rand’s fiction and embarking on a course of self-study of her nonfiction? Come and learn with the Ayn Rand Institute at AynRandCon-USA—three extraordinary days of learning from experts on Objectivism and discussing Rand’s philosophy with people who take ideas seriously.
Apply now for a scholarship to attend AynRandCon-USA March 22–24, 2024, in Austin, Texas.
