Application Deadline: March 15, 2024
The Mercatus Center, George Mason University, is inviting applications for the Frederic Bastiat Fellowship which is a one-year program for graduate students from any university and discipline who are interested in public policy. It is a competitive fellowship program awarded to graduate students attending master’s, juris doctoral, and doctoral programs in a variety of fields including economics, law, political science, and public policy.
The aim of this fellowship is to introduce students to the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy as academic foundations for contemporary policy analysis, policy-relevant academic research, and other applied topics. Fellows will explore how this framework is utilized for a variety of topics (including entrepreneurship, technological innovation, public health, regulation, immigration, natural disasters and military conflicts, and federal and state fiscal policy) during a series of colloquia where they will interact with Mercatus scholars that work on policy analysis and policy-relevant academic research. Fellows will join a network of Mercatus students, alumni, and scholars who are conducting and engaging with cutting edge research in contemporary political economy.
Eligibility
- Enrolled in a graduate program from any university and in any discipline
Fellowship Details
The total award of up to $5,000 includes:
- A stipend
- All required readings
- Travel and lodging to attend colloquia hosted by the Mercatus Center
Application Details
- A 1-2 page cover letter explaining:
- applicant’s graduate school career to date,
- applicant’s research interests and current projects,
- applicant’s familiarity with Mercatus scholars and their research, and
- what applicants hope to get out of the program.
- A current resume/CV
- A few short answer questions
Application review will begin after the deadline, and decisions will begin to be announced approximately eight to twelve weeks after the deadline.
