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Rising Higher Education Leaders Fellowship Cohort 13 Application

Fellowship Nominator Information

EAB's Rising Higher Education Leaders Fellowship is an exciting offering, capped at 40 Fellows per cohort, that engages the next generation of higher education leaders with EAB’s research and experts to help advance their professional careers, build a community of practice, and support their institutions through the completion of a capstone project aligned with institutional priorities.

Please complete the following application to nominate a rising leader from your institution for the upcoming cohort, beginning in January 2027. This service is at a first come, first served basis. Registrations will be open until we've reached 40 Fellows. To secure your spot we advise you to fill out this form as soon as possible.

Note that each institution can nominate one Fellow per cohort.

To complete this form, you will need to provide:

Nominator’s contact information
Nominees’ contact information and functional area
Capstone project details (specific questions in subsequent pages in application)

1. Please fill in the information below: *This question is required.

Institution Name
Your (Nominator's) Name
Nominator's Title
Nominator's Email

2. Will the nominator also be the main contact for ongoing coordination with EAB on the Fellowship? *This question is required.

3. Please fill in the following information for the person who will be the main contact for ongoing coordination with EAB on the Fellowship if different from nominator

Name
Title
Email

4. Please fill in the following information for your nominee:
Note: You can have one fellow participate per cohort. *This question is required.

Name
Title
Email

5. Has your Fellow been notified they are nominated for this project and understand the requirements (e.g., mandatory monthly sessions, completion of a capstone project to support your institution)?
*This question is required.Note: If your nomination is approved you and your nominated fellow will receive a welcome email from EAB. Nominators are expected to have a conversation with the nominee about the fellowship and the capstone project the fellow will complete for your institutional priority. Please schedule time with your fellow to discuss why you chose this capstone project for both their development and the institution.

6. Each fellow completes a capstone project that advances a key institutional priority or the professional growth of the fellow with the support of EAB experts and resources, as well as assistance from other Fellows. Please choose from the topic areas below. View this link to learn more about past Fellow Capstone projects

*This question is required.

Academic Affairs (e.g. Curricular and Program Innovation, Student Success)
Advancement and External Relations (e.g. Annual Giving and Engagement, Employers and Industry Partnerships)
Business Affairs (e.g. Strategic Financial Planning, Budget Model Design)
University Research (e.g. Research Admin, Strategy and Vision)
Facilities (e.g. Metrics and Data, Campus Planning)
Enrollment, Marketing, and Communication (e.g. Reaching Professional and Adult Learners, Pricing and Aid)
Student Affairs (e.g. DEIJ Initiatives, Student Mental Health and Wellbeing)
IT (e.g. Data Governance, Security and Risk Management)
DEIJ Planning and Alignment (e.g. DEIJ Plan Metrics, Divisional Alignment)

7. What is your specific idea for a capstone project? *This question is required. For example: Develop a first year student retention plan that focuses on academic support and creating belonging.

8. What problem(s) or challenge(s) on campus will this capstone project address? How urgent are these? *This question is required. We want to ensure that Fellowship participants work on projects that address urgent challenges at their institutions and that their work is aligned with institutional priorities to deliver maximum impact. Please describe the urgent challenges on campus that this capstone project will address.

9. Is there a milestone as part of this project that can be completed before the end of the Fellowship? What will success look like in six months? *This question is required. For example: Have evaluated five retention strategies, assessed expected ROI, and prioritized strategies for the Fall.

10. How experienced is your nominee with this type of project?
*This question is required. We are prepared to offer a range of support to your nominee to help them complete their capstone project successfully. We want to understand how much your nominee already knows about the topic and their experience leading similar kinds of projects