Frederic Bastiat Fellowship
- Organization: Mercatus Center, George Mason University
- Type: Fellowship
- Location: Global
- Deadline: March 15, 2026
- Funding: Fully Funded
The Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship is a one-year, 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. Fellows receive up to USD $5,000. Covers: stipend, travel, lodging, and materials for colloquia. Format: One‑year fellowship. Focus: Introduces fellows to key thinkers in political economy (Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools). Activities: - Three weekend colloquia during the academic year. - One week of summer workshops. - Readings, seminars, and mentorship from Mercatus scholars. Impact: Builds a network of Mercatus students, alumni, and faculty engaged in contemporary political economy research.

