Mercatus Center Academic & Student Programs is accepting applications for the 2018 – 2019 academic year. We offer programs for students interested in political economy and public policy. Apply to one of our programs today for an opportunity to enhance your studies and get practical experience applying the economic way of thinking to current academic and policy questions!

The Adam Smith Fellowship 

The Adam Smith Fellowship is a one-year, competitive fellowship for graduate students attending PhD programs at any university, and in any discipline, including economics, philosophy, political science, and sociology. Adam Smith Fellows receive a stipend and attend colloquia on the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy. It is a total award of up to $10,000 for the year.

Application deadline: March 15, 2018

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The Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship 

The Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship is awarded to graduate students attending masters, juris doctoral, and doctoral programs at any university and in a variety of fields including economics, law, political science, and public policy. Frédéric Bastiat Fellows receive a stipend and attend colloquia on public policy. It is a total award of up to $5,000 for the year. 

Application deadline: March 15, 2018