Overview
Central European University (CEU) invites outstanding young scholars interested in pursuing a doctoral degree related to higher education policy, broadly understood, to apply for the Yehuda Elkana Fellowship.
The successful candidate will pursue a regular program of doctoral study and research in one of CEU’s departments or programs, for example, the Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy, and International Relations; Legal Studies; Sociology; History; Gender Studies; or other appropriate programs. The Yehuda Elkana Center for Teaching, Learning, and Higher Education Research supports the work of Fellows by organizing academic events, inviting guest speakers, providing additional opportunities for professional networking, and helping with academic research and development.
Deadline: January 15, 2027
Applications should be submitted no later than January 15, 2027 (23:59, Central European Time).
Yehuda Elkana
The Fellowship is named after Yehuda Elkana, the third President and Rector of Central European University (1999-2009), a renowned international scholar, public intellectual, and educator with a deep commitment to open society.
Funding
Like other CEU Doctoral Scholarships, the Yehuda Elkana Fellowship is awarded for a period of 48 months. It covers the full cost of tuition as well as a monthly stipend to assist with housing and living costs. More information and current amounts can be found on CEU's Financial Aid webpage.
Application Procedure
To apply for the Yehuda Elkana Doctoral Fellowship, applicants should submit a regular CEU application for a specific doctoral programs, along with a research proposal related to higher education policy, broadly understood. Candidates should begin their Statement of Purpose with the following sentence: “Please consider this application for the Yehuda Elkana Fellowship.” Candidates will be simultaneously considered for both the Elkana Fellowship and the standard CEU Doctoral Student Fellowship. CEU doctoral programs may also recommend applications for consideration.
Additional Information
- Application questions and process: Admissions Office, or prospective department
- Financial information details & questions: CEU's Financial Aid webpage
- Higher education research or the fellowship: Yehuda Elkana Center
Applicants are further encouraged to explore the research profiles of the programs, as well as potential supervisors in the Center and departments to which they apply.
