Since fall 2023, doctoral candidates and post-doctoral researchers from CEU and other CIVICA institutions can participate in the CIVICA Teacher Development Programme (CTDP), a cross-institutional teacher development programme to develop early-stage researchers' skills and expertise as teachers in higher education.
For CEU participants, these CIVICA-wide offerings supplement the teaching certificate and courses offered at the Yehuda Elkana Center for doctoral students and faculty/postdocs.
For CIVICA members, this partnership opens new possibilities to participate in CEU’s renowned courses and workshops, in addition to existing opportunities within the OSUN Developing Teaching Professionals project.
CIVICA Teacher Development Programme Offerings
Current workshops and courses are advertised on the corresponding CIVICA webpage. Additional information and registration is found in the ESR catalogue and my.civica.edu
While these offerings are largely taken on an individual basis, individuals who participate in at least sixteen hours of workshops and trainings (and where appropriate fulfil the accompanying requirements) in at least three CIVICA institutions, earn a certificate from CIVICA recognizing their participation. CEU participants should note that this certificate is generally shorter than and does not replace the Certificate of Teaching in Higher Education issued by CEU.
Eligibility and Registration
To participate in CTDP, individuals must be registered as doctoral candidates or post-doctoral researchers (or equivalent) in the social sciences or humanities at a CIVICA partner institution. Each university may add specific eligibility criteria (e.g., existing teaching responsibilities), so please check with your home institution’s teaching center or CIVICA representative before registering.
CEU doctoral students and postdocs should register for CEU courses via SITS. They can register for courses and workshops offered at other CIVICA institutions through my.civica.edu. They are encouraged to first contact the Yehuda Elkana Center before registering to see whether the particular course can count towards the CEU Teaching Certificate.
Most CIVICA institutions are also members of the Open Society University Network (OSUN). Doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, as well as faculty and others with teaching-related responsibilities from OSUN institutions are eligible to enroll in individual CEU teaching development courses, workshops, or the entire OSUN Certificate of Teaching in Higher Education program.