ELAM

Institutions are limited in the number of applications they can submit, so there is an internal selection process for ELAM and ELH. The internal process is managed by the Office for Faculty. Applications usually become available in the fall. If you think you may want to apply for a future ELAM or ELH program, discuss your plans with your chair early and communicate your interest to our office as soon as possible. Participation in the program takes significant personal and institutional commitment, which must be demonstrated through the application. 

Following the Duke internal selection process, the Duke applicant(s) will submit an official ELAM/ELH application and letters of support, due in December prior to the program year. You can learn more about the ELAM application and preview the application questions here. 

Faculty, regardless of gender, who have held the rank of Associate Professor or higher for at least two years and have had administrative experience in personnel and budget management. Applicants must be nominated by the dean of their institution, or the chief executive officer of their academic health center.

A strong candidate application presents evidence for leadership potential. This includes:

• Description of leadership experiences that have included strategic risk-taking.
• A track record of formal and informal professional development, including mentoring and program participation outside their specialty field.
• Rationale for seeking leadership roles and a realistic assessment of likely internal and external leadership opportunities over the five years following the fellowship program
• An idea or plan for an Institutional Action Project that expands leadership skills and institutional visibility.

In the past, and dependent upon the availability of funds, departments have been expected to contribute $5,000 towards the program fee and the Dean or DUHS leadership has supported the balance. Travel and lodging costs are covered by the department or the faculty member's funds.