CEU Elkana Fellowship 2027 | Call for Applications

Applications are open for the Yehuda Elkana Fellowship at Central European University (CEU). It supports outstanding young scholars pursuing doctoral research on higher education policy. The fellowship covers tuition and provides a monthly stipend. It runs for the full duration of the doctoral degree.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: Central European University (CEU)
• Funding: Full tuition waiver plus a stipend of €2,002 gross per month
• Duration: 48 months, generally four years
• Degree Level: Doctoral (PhD)
• Eligibility: Applicants to a CEU doctoral program with a higher education policy topic
• Application Deadline: January 15, 2027, 23:59 CET

Focus Areas

• Higher education policy, broadly understood
• Political science, public policy, and international relations
• Legal studies, sociology, and history
• Gender studies and data and network science

About the Fellowship

CEU established this endowed fellowship to honour Yehuda Elkana. He served as CEU’s third President and Rector from 1999 to 2009. Elkana was a renowned scholar committed to open society and fearless enquiry. Current and former fellows have made their mark in academia and public policy. They work at both national and European levels.

What Fellows Receive

Fellows receive a tuition waiver for 48 months. They also receive a monthly gross stipend of €2,002. The Yehuda Elkana Center supports their research. It organises academic events and invites guest speakers. The Center also provides networking opportunities and research development help.

Who Can Apply

Applicants should be outstanding young scholars. They must apply to one of CEU’s doctoral programs. Their research must relate to higher education policy. Applicants are considered for both the Elkana and regular CEU Doctoral Fellowships. The terms of both are identical.

Required Materials

Applicants submit a regular CEU application for a specific doctoral program. They add a research proposal on higher education policy. The Statement of Purpose must begin with a set sentence. It reads: “Please consider this application for the Yehuda Elkana Fellowship.”

How to Apply

Submit your CEU application before January 15, 2027, 23:59 CET.

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Conclusion

This fellowship offers a rare, fully supported route into doctoral research on higher education. Its four-year funding provides stability for long-term projects. Applicants must follow the Statement of Purpose instruction exactly. Confirm all details through CEU’s Admissions and Financial Aid pages.

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