Unlocking the Doors to Policy Excellence: The Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship
The world of public policy is calling for passionate minds, and the Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship is your ticket to the front row! This fully funded opportunity is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year, offering a transformative journey for graduate students eager to dive deep into the heart of political economy.
But what's the catch? This isn't your average fellowship. It's a competitive, year-long adventure designed for the intellectually curious, those who want to unravel the mysteries of how economic theories shape real-world policy decisions. And it's not just about theory; it's about engaging with policy-relevant research that matters.
A Prestigious Academic Journey
Hosted by the renowned Mercatus Center, the Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship welcomes graduate students from all disciplines and corners of the globe. It's a chance to immerse yourself in three powerful traditions of political economy:
- The Austrian School
- The Virginia School
- The Bloomington School
These schools are the key to unlocking your understanding of institutions, incentives, governance, and the often-overlooked unintended consequences of public policy. Prepare to explore these concepts through structured academic sessions and thought-provoking dialogues with leading scholars.
A Fellowship Like No Other
The program is a series of colloquia where fellows connect directly with Mercatus scholars, blending academic research with practical policy insights. Key themes include:
- Entrepreneurship and technological innovation: Where ideas meet action.
- Regulation and public administration: Balancing control and freedom.
- Public health and crisis response: Navigating the unexpected.
- Immigration and labor mobility: Global perspectives on local issues.
- Natural disasters and military conflicts: Policy in times of turmoil.
- Federal and state fiscal policy: The art of financial decision-making.
Through guided readings, lively discussions, and in-person interactions, fellows will master policy analysis techniques, focusing on institutions, incentives, and governance structures
