Mitchell Young holds a doctorate in area studies from Charles University, a master's degree in religious studies from the University of Chicago, and a bachelor's degree in political science from Williams College where he also earned a concentration in environmental studies. Currently, he is a part-time assistant professor in the Department of West European Studies of the Institute of International Studies where he teaches courses on the political economy of the EU and integration. His research focuses on the policy instruments for university-based research evaluation and funding, the governance and implementation of knowledge policies in higher education, and the European Research Area.