Yehuda Elkana Fellowship 2027 at Central European University: Fully Funded PhD Opportunity

Overview

The Yehuda Elkana Fellowship 2027 at Central European University is a doctoral opportunity designed for scholars pursuing research related to higher education policy. Hosted in Austria, the programme supports researchers interested in higher education systems, education policy, institutional development, and interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary social challenges. Successful candidates join an academic community coordinated by the Yehuda Elkana Center for Teaching, Learning, and Higher Education Research, gaining access to academic events, guest lectures, networking opportunities, and research development support.

What you get

The fellowship provides a tuition waiver covering up to 48 months of doctoral study. In addition, recipients receive a monthly stipend currently set at €2,002 gross, which is subject to applicable deductions. Applicants are advised to consult Central European University financial information regarding living costs and other expenses.

Requirements

Applicants must submit a regular application to a specific Central European University doctoral programme and provide a research proposal addressing higher education policy, systems, governance, access, teaching, learning, or related policy questions. Eligible academic pathways include the Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy, and International Relations, as well as doctoral programmes in Legal Studies, Sociology, History, Gender Studies, Data and Network Science, and other relevant departments. Candidates must prepare the documents required by their chosen doctoral programme, which may include academic transcripts, qualifications, a curriculum vitae, recommendation letters, a statement of purpose, and a research proposal. The statement of purpose must begin with the exact sentence stating that the application is to be considered for the Yehuda Elkana Fellowship.

How to apply

Candidates must review Central European University doctoral programmes, select one that aligns with their background, and develop a research proposal focused on higher education policy. Applicants should prepare all required academic documents, ensure the statement of purpose begins with the mandatory fellowship sentence, and submit the regular doctoral application through the official channels. Candidates are considered simultaneously for the Yehuda Elkana Fellowship and the regular Central European University Doctoral Fellowship, which share identical terms.

Key dates

The application deadline is 15 January 2027 at 23:59 Central European Time.