2026-2027 Mercatus Fellowships Deadlines Approaching – March 15

2026-2027 Mercatus Fellowships Deadlines Approaching – March 15
We are currently accepting applications for 2026-27 Mercatus fellowships! Our next deadline – for our graduate student fellowships for students at universities around the globe – is March 15, 2026.

If you, or someone you know, is interested in the foundations of classical liberal political economy and its contemporary relevance for economic, political, and social life, please apply.

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We offer a variety of fellowships for undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals. Fellows get to read, contest, and expand upon key texts in political economy in a series of in-depth discussions with peers and scholars, exploring real-world implications and refining their research and career plans. Fellows also join an extensive network of alumni who are interested in and working to advance social progress and change across academia, policy, government, and industry.

Key deadlines:For graduate students from any discipline and university. Apply by March 15.For undergraduate students and working professionals considering graduate school. Apply by April 15.For early-stage academics. Apply by April 15.For George Mason University students. Apply by May 30.Wondering what fellowships are right for you? Take this survey.

And if you have any questions, email us at students@mercatus.gmu.edu.