Mercatus Center · · Program format: Fellowship
Don Lavoie Fellowship
The Don Lavoie Fellowship is an online, semester-long program from the Mercatus Center for undergraduates considering graduate school, recent graduates or young professionals considering graduate school, and graduate students in any discipline, of any nationality at any university in the US or abroad. Fellows attend four virtual reading group sessions and use an online discussion portal. The award is up to $1,250, covering a stipend, required readings, and advice on research, jobs and graduate school. The application includes a 1-2 page cover letter, a resume or CV, short-answer questions and two short essays. Applications for 2026-27 are closed, and no 2027-28 dates are posted; the page asks visitors to sign up for the newsletter to hear when applications open.
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Round history
| Round | Window | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 academic year | Dates not recordedClosed | Up to $1,250 | mercatus.org |
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