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Leadership Strategies for the Researcher

Course focusing on best practices in leading and managing a team

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Course goals.

• Understand the different factors that contribute to managing, leading, and maintaining a successful research team. 
• Understand the roles that each member of a team contributes to the overall success and advancement of a project. 
• Understand the overarching concepts that contribute to a researcher’s success within their career. 
• Understand how being an effective leader will contribute to future success.

Leadership Strategies for the Researcher helps prepare clinical and translational investigators as they face the challenges inherent in establishing a research program. This one-day, in-person course features both interactive and didactic sessions, with a focus on best practices in leading and managing a team, and navigating a career path in research.

Session topics include:

• Developing a personal strategy
• Negotiation
• Communication styles and strategies
• Developing and managing team members

Session dates

April 25, 2024 | 8:00am – 5:00pm

Time commitment

This is a one-day course that will take place in person at Harvard Medical School.

Emerging clinician-researchers and principal investigators interested in building their leadership and management skills. 

We believe that the research community is strengthened by understanding how a number of factors including gender identity, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, culture, religion, national origin, language, disability, and age shape the environment in which we live and work, affect each of our personal identities, and impacts all areas of human health.

Eligibility

• MD and/or PhD involved in clinical research 
• Instructors or assistant professors currently leading research teams with established funding and direct reports
• Priority will be given to individuals affiliated with Harvard schools and institutions

Free for Harvard-affiliated  schools  and institutions .

Accreditation Statement

The Harvard Catalyst Postgraduate Education program is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Harvard Catalyst Postgraduate Education program’s policy requires full participation and the completion of all activity surveys to be eligible for CME credit; no partial credit is allowed.

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Researcher Management and Leadership Training

New course offering to enhance research career success: Researcher Management & Leadership Training is a massive open online course on the global learning platform Coursera . This course is targeted to early career researchers and mentors who believe that modern scientific careers require management skills and want to be research leaders—especially current and future principal investigators. The curriculum is designed to deliver skills to effectively implement funded projects, thereby enhancing research career success. Research leaders take on a number of new roles, rights, and responsibilities—as scientific leaders, financial administrators, managers, and mentors. In this course, we explain how to optimize the people, teams, and finances for which you are responsible. Course content includes an action learning plan, and lessons on leadership, finance and administration, management—starting, growing and maintaining teams, and mentorship. Content includes 150 video didactic lessons, personal stories, and Q&A interviews with early career researchers, senior scientists, and administrative leaders from CUAnschutz.

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• "This course if full of well-presented and critical information about how to successfully manage a professional research lab. There is a nice variety of speakers who seem to be experts in their various specialties of lab management. The course is very coherent and easy to follow, while sharing important information on how to successfully lead and manage Research Projects and Research labs."
• “It is really spectacular, and I found the contents to be both informative and inspiring.”
• “I’ve participated in programs on campus, and this really did a fantastic job summarizing many of the key points. But it also went well beyond these training opportunities and provided really specific advice on day-to-day lab management. As a result of reviewing the content, I have already set a specific set of goals for myself and my lab – particularly with regards to lab meetings, communication, and keeping track of budgets. I also realize that I have never actually asked my research assistants to provide me with feedback on how I can serve our lab better. I really appreciate these immediate areas of improvement and goal-setting that the training has provided. Thanks again for creating this wonderful resource!”
• “Excellent content, germane to both MD and PhD faculty.”
• “Faculty have obvious expertise, experience and bona fides and also exude kindness, altruism and professionalism. Everyone really shone bright as a role model.”
• “I have the pleasure of knowing many of the faculty, but learned much more about them through their personal stories. That was in many ways a real highlight for me and makes these Towers of Academia more relatable.”
• “This was FANTASTIC! I would highly recommend that this should be required training for any new physician-scientist starting their own lab, or once they receive their first internal or extramural funding. I feel very fortunate to have taken this course and to benefit from these faculty on a day-to-day basis!”
• “It was beneficial to have the trainings compiled together in one place, taken sequentially, and available as resources. The variety of speakers was helpful to keep it interesting and engaging, and the topics were all helpful and pertinent. The finance and administration was perhaps the most dense of the material, but the visuals and examples were helpful for depth of understanding and will be great resources to keep for future. The management parts 1 & 2 were the most concrete sections and the step-by-step walk through of really managing the day to day of a research program was very helpful.”
• “The content of this course is not taught in the classroom not readily available to new PIs. Having access to established source documents (i.e. financial data documents) and other pertinent data is a real stress/time saver.”
• “This could be a helpful resource for students and early career researchers. Great insights and research and training.”
• “Pay attention to the optional sections, as they are very interesting and give you a practical overview from experienced leaders. Watch the optional videos as they deliver great value as life teaching and exemplify what the student may come to live in the future.”
• “A well thought out and organized class. Very good lectures and material. Excellent class!”

The course was developed by Dr. Anne Libby and Dr. Judy Regensteiner, and was supported by grants from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Medical Research Program and the CCTSI iCorps program, with additional support from the CU Center for Women’s Health Research, the CU School of Medicine, and the CU Department of Emergency Medicine.

Enrollment is open/rolling and free, after which learners can access most of the course content. CU faculty, staff and students can enroll for free by accessing the course through the campus portal (under CU Resources).

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Leadership Development Program (LDP)®

The longest-running leadership development program in the world, our flagship training is continually adapting to address the challenges facing today’s leaders..

“LDP transformed my understanding of leadership and what it means to work within an organization. I expected lectures and catch phrases but instead I found genuine connections and a new perspective on my life and my career.”

Christy Byrd

Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Programs North Carolina State University

Those leading from the middle of organizations face unique challenges, including getting the top and the bottom of the hierarchy to work together; collaborating across the organization — and across the globe; doing more with less; and maintaining resilience in the face of uncertainty and complex problems. As leaders balance demanding jobs and their lives outside of work, a clear understanding of one’s own leadership style and clarity around development goals is imperative for success.

Our world-class Leadership Development Program (LDP)® is a 5-day, research-based immersive training for mid-level leaders, available both online or in person. A deeply personal, feedback-intense, transformative learning experience, this world-class professional development for leaders helps give you clear perspective on who you are and how to thrive, both personally and professionally. It also equips you to forge a clear path forward in your career — with support for whatever the future may hold.

Mid- to senior-level leaders

Online or in person ( See COVID protocols )

5-day intensive, within a 16-week journey

Live instructor-led, with executive coach

Faculty-to-participant ratio: 1:12

The Leadership Development Program (LDP)®: About the Experience

What participants learn in our leadership development training program.

The longest-running program of its kind in the world, our flagship Leadership Development Program (LDP)® is a world-renowned, research-based training created especially for individuals in mid- to senior-level leadership positions.

It includes intensive, personalized assessments, innovative exercises, peer feedback, and one-on-one leadership coaching to help reinforce learning and transformation.

Participants in our Leadership Development Program learn to:

• Bridge the gap between senior management and the front lines
• Accelerate team performance organizationally and globally
• Build a toolkit to develop resiliency and enhance impact, leveraging various roles and intersecting identities
• Build a network of support to continue personal and professional development for leaders
• Develop skills to elevate equity, activate diversity, and lead more inclusively

Our world-class leadership development training program builds the skills and confidence that leaders of managers need to build commitment and translate strategy into effective action.

Why Choose Our LDP, Our Flagship Leadership Development Program?

 With over 100,000 alumni around the world, our Leadership Development Program (LDP)® is:

Built around developing the 6 key skills that research has found are needed for mid-level leaders to succeed: influence, communication, thinking and acting systemically, self-awareness, learning agility, and resilience

Intense professional development for leaders, with highly personalized feedback, using a variety of validated assessment tools, as well as post-program assessment and individualized coaching sessions to ensure continued support and reinforcement

Research-backed and world-class, based on our decades of experience, but with updated content that’s continually evolving, based on our ongoing research into emerging best practices and the issues that matter most in today’s world

After completing our Leadership Development Program, participants consistently report greater self-awareness and positive changes related to influence, teamwork, and communication.

In fact, many will tell you that LDP was the most transformational development experience they’ve ever had in their career or personal life.

Alternative Options & Formats:

Multiple participants? Scale-up and volume pricing options available for organizations wishing to develop multiple mid-level managers, customize a version of this program for their unique context and culture, or run the full program on-site. Contact us for more details !

What Our Alumni Are Saying

Alumni of our flagship Leadership Development Program (LDP)® consistently tell us the same thing: their experience with us made a significant impact on their leadership and professional growth, and they’re grateful for the life-changing, transformational opportunity.

But don’t just take our word for it — take theirs.

“When was the last time you felt yourself noticeably grow in less than 5 days?”

Megan Kennedy

Head of Online Learning Kromatic

“This program is transformational in the way it approaches your leadership style. Rather than tidbits or tips and tricks, this course will change the fundamentals of how you think through leadership, team building, workplace conflict and networking.”

Charlotte Wells

Client Services Manager

“LDP helped develop my thinking as a leader, as well as the most important aspect I learned during the week: actually receiving feedback. This course was fantastic and I enjoyed every day, especially given the diverse group of people that I experienced it with. I would gladly do another course with CCL after taking this course; it was well worth the time/money!”

Director of Finance and Administration Dancing Goat Distillery

“LDP will change your life if you let it. The program removes you from the day-to-day work environment and creates a unique learning culture I’ve never experienced before. Each step of the program is well-designed and strategic – you leave with tools and a personal coach to keep you accountable on your new goals. I highly recommend this investment in yourself!”

Sunshine Weihert

VP of Support Services FAST Credit Union

Impact of Our Leadership Development Program

With over 100K alumni, our world-renowned Leadership Development Program (LDP)®, is the longest-running program of its kind in the world. Here’s what participants have to say about this transformational experience:

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Show up as the best version of yourself by aligning your values and behaviors. Become a more holistic leader with an intentional focus on weaving together these 4 facets of your life.

Working hard and helping others have gotten you this far in your career, but now, new skills are required in order to keep advancing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Leadership Development Program (LDP)®

A leadership development program helps build an individual’s leadership skill and capacity to excel, both personally and professionally, in their role and organization. The best leadership development programs are research-based and build needed competencies while preparing leaders to tackle the challenges they face. At the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), we’ve been pioneering leadership training and research since the 1970s, and we literally hold the trademark for leadership development training with our flagship Leadership Development Program (LDP)®, the longest-running program of its kind in the world. With over 100,000 global alumni, our Leadership Development Program is widely recognized as best-in-class leadership training and provides a highly personalized, transformational learning experience for leaders.

Professional development is important for leaders because it helps ensure their skills and knowledge stay up-to-date. Our Leadership Development Program (LDP)® provides participants a clearer understanding of their leadership style, as well as opportunities for skill development and personal and professional goal-setting — which are crucial to success. The program is specifically tailored to support mid- to senior-level leaders, and helps them bridge the gap between senior management and the front lines while building self-awareness and critical leadership competencies. 

Participants of our Leadership Development Program (LDP)® learn how to lead more effectively across boundaries, align their teams around a shared direction, build team commitment and collaboration, solve complex issues and balance competing priorities, manage stress and increase resiliency, and engage with a network for support. 

Leaders at all levels can benefit from leadership development training programs, but our world-class Leadership Development Program (LDP)® is an immersive training created specifically for the needs of mid- to senior-level leaders — those who are “leading from the middle.” This may include team leaders, general managers, plant managers, regional managers, divisional managers, directors, and even vice presidents. This research-based leadership development training program is built around the 6 key skills mid-level leaders need to succeed .

More questions? Our experts are here to help. Let’s have a conversation!

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Research Leadership Development Programme

The importance of establishing a positive research culture has never been more important, with clear institutional benefits including supporting successful grant applications and good research outcomes. UKRI alone has committed £2 billion in its 24/25 budget to support “talent initiatives” and the development of “future leadership” ( UKRI 2024-2025 Budget Allocations ). 

Key to unlocking this, is to focus on research leadership skill development specifically designed for those working in research and research in academia. 

Our Research Leadership Development Programme supports the development of research leaders at all levels in an institution to improve on existing research culture and research outcomes. The programme has three tiers, providing development for aspiring, emerging, and established research leaders. Each tier is uniquely tailored to support the organisational and individual needs at these career stages. 

The programme will contribute to successful funding applications through effective and efficient delivery, and to research that creates an impact that enhances the institution’s global reputation. It will be particularly helpful for institutions in England that are looking to undertake the development of a healthy and thriving research culture, a key component in the upcoming REF. 

3 June - 17 June 2024

13 June - 27 June 2024

17 May - 31 May 2024

Request an Info Pack 

Find out more about this programme and the tiers within it. 

Programme Benefits 

The institution benefits from:  

• Enhanced Research Leadership - Institutions can expect a more dynamic and effective research leadership structure by developing leaders at various stages. 
• Improved Research Outcomes - Skilled leaders can drive higher-quality research, leading to better academic reputation and potential for funding in supportive and sustainable research cultures. 
• Strategic Alignment - Each programme level aligns with different stages of academic careers, supporting the institution's strategic goals in research excellence and leadership development. 

Participants benefit from:  

• Skill Enhancement - Participants will acquire specific skills pertinent to their career stage, from fundamental research management to advanced strategic leadership. 
• Career Advancement - The programme equips individuals with the competencies required for progression in academic and research leadership roles. 
• Networking Opportunities - Access to a network of peers and mentors, fostering collaborative and innovative research environments. 

Which tier of the programme is right for me? 

There are 3 tiers to this programme, offered to: aspiring, emerging, and established research leaders . Each is a multi-day online programme.

Aspiring research leaders (RLDP 1)

Aspiring research leaders – you will be at the beginning of your leadership journey, possibly a post-doc, lecturer or a newly appointed senior lecturer. You will have conducted independent research, possibly worked in teams under supervision, or got funded recently and are planning to build a research team for the first time.

Participants at this tier will develop foundational research management skills and learn basic leadership principles in a research context.     

Emerging research leaders (RLDP 2)

Emerging research leaders – you will have some experience of leading research teams and securing funding, and will likely be a senior lecturer, reader, or an experienced lecturer.

Participants at this tier will develop advanced project management and team leadership abilities, and understand collaborative research dynamics. 

Established research leaders (RLDP 3)

Established research leaders – you will have significant leadership experience, holding or applying for senior administrative positions such as heads of departments or deans. You will have led large research groups with big budgets, influenced and shaped departmental research culture, and influenced institutional research culture and university policies.

Participants at this tier will master strategic research leadership, build resilience for self and others, drive innovation in research and learn to cultivate a high-performance research culture. 

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Rachel Witton

Sandy Sparks

Daniela Bultoc

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Research Leadership Training Programme

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is offering a limited number of external participants the chance to participate in a Research Leadership Training Programme. The programme will include learning materials, group work, leadership “experiments”, and four webinars. The webinars will take place between 15 November 2021 and 28 February 2022.

This intensive research leadership programme builds on more than 20 years of experience in the specific fields of research management and research leadership. It is targeted to young and upcoming cancer researchers from research institutions, organizations, or public institutions in an IARC Participating States who would like to enhance their skills in strategic research leadership. The training programme is designed for researchers who already have some research leadership responsibilities or experience in leading research projects; however, participants with a strong leadership aspiration and with little or no prior research leadership experience are also welcome to express interest in the programme.

The deadline for applications is 3 November 2021 . Successful applicants will be contacted by email no later than 8 November 2021.

Access the application form . For more information, read the programme outline

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Publication date: 5 October, 2021, 11:39

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NIHR Leaders Support and Development Programme

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• Future-Focused Leadership Programme FAQ
• Mentoring Programme FAQ

The NIHR Leaders Support and Development Programme seeks to maintain and improve the quality of leadership in health and social care research. We aim to do this by meeting the development needs of current leaders and early to mid-career researchers within the NIHR, whose focus is aligned with the strategic priorities of the NIHR.

Our programme embodies in its design, structure, and approach the NIHR’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.  We are continually developing our provision to meet the evolving needs of our leadership communities. Provision currently includes:

• Future-Focused Leadership Programme. Our flagship leadership programme for NIHR Leaders and NIHR Emerging Research Leaders. 
• The NIHR Academy Mentoring Programme. This programme offers doctoral and postdoctoral NIHR Academy Members the opportunity to seek support for their academic and career development from a mentor drawn from our wide NIHR leadership community.
• Leadership Development Resources.  A suite of flexible, online modular resources to support your leadership and management development.

Future-Focused Leadership Programme

The NIHR Academy provides postdoctoral Academy Members with leadership development through its Future-Focused Leadership Programme.

The programme enables you to develop your capabilities and effectiveness as a leader by identifying and reflecting on your strengths and areas for development.

It is arranged into two streams, targeting distinct groups of Leaders:

• The Emerging Research Leaders stream is for early to mid-career researchers on an academic track, who are taking up their first significant leadership and management roles. This programme will enable you to collaboratively explore management and leadership in health research and what it means at an individual, team, institution and system level in order to improve your leadership and management capability.
• The Leaders stream is for current leaders based within NIHR or delivering a national role for NIHR. You will be developing into or taking up leadership roles at a senior level, facing significant leadership challenges, where support will be most needed and impactful. This programme will enhance your skills in leading across organisational boundaries, leading strategy and change and influencing others to achieve the strategic aims of NIHR.

Express an interest in joining the programme

• The Emerging Research Leaders stream is closed
• Apply to join the Leaders stream , this cohort will close 12pm 6 June 2024.

Register your interest to be notified when applications for either stream reopen .

The success framework

The Future-Focused Leadership Programme has been developed specifically for the NIHR following an in-depth analysis to understand what makes a successful leader. The programme offers you the opportunity to explore new thinking on how to lead in the 21st century. We have created the programme with reference to years of research in the fields of occupational psychology and applied positive psychology.

The programme is designed around exploring Leading Yourself, Leading Others and Leading Beyond Authority.

Here's what some of our participants say about the programme

“Despite doing other leadership courses, I feel this has been the most relevant to me in terms of bite-size pieces of learning that are wholly relevant” - Leader

“I was lucky enough to attend the Emerging Research Leaders programme and I highly recommend it for NIHR Academy members. It helped me develop my leadership skills and have the confidence to take the next steps in my career." - Dr Jane Freeman, Associate Professor in Clinical Microbiology at University of Leeds

Programme format

The Future-Focused Leadership Programme extends over a period of twelve months and incorporates three residential workshops, webinars and online modules. You will be able to apply the insights you uncover and the new skills you learn to your current role throughout the year and will be encouraged to network and share your experience and learning with fellow delegates.

An overview of the Future-Focused Leadership Programme outlines the course structure of the last cohort.

For further information about the Future-Focused Leadership Programme please email the NIHR Development and Support team at [email protected]

Future-Focused Leadership cohort dates

Please note these dates are subject to change. 

Emerging Research Leaders application dates

Emerging research leaders cohort 2, emerging research leaders cohort 3, leaders stream application dates, leaders cohort 2, leaders cohort 3, future-focused leadership resources.

• Application Guidance for Emerging Research Leaders
• Application Guidance for Leaders
• Future-Focused Leadership Programme - FAQs

Mentoring Programme

The NIHR Academy provides final year PhD and postdoctoral  Academy Members with career development support through its mentoring programme.

The refreshed NIHR Academy Programme supports final year PhD and postdoctoral academy members from a broad range of professional and disciplinary contexts across our diverse health and social care communities to mentor others and to seek a mentor. It builds on the NIHR Academy mentoring programme that was previously delivered with the Academy of Medical Sciences.

This programme will not impact on the programme delivered by our partnership with Health Education England, supporting researchers who are in receipt of an Integrated Clinical Academic award.

The programme has been developed and guided by a Steering Group whose membership is representative of Academy Members.

The programme aims to support the academic and career development of our post-doctoral communities by:

• extending the NIHR Academy mentoring offering to post-doctoral award holders from disciplines and professional backgrounds which may not have a strong mentoring tradition, or may not have had access to programmes such as this in the past
• promoting interdisciplinarity; mentees will be able to seek a mentor from a cognate or complementary discipline or professional background, where appropriate
• supporting mentoring relationships between individuals from different organisations and institutions
• promoting equality, inclusion and diversity through engagement with, and learning from, under-represented groups

Mentors and mentees will be supported throughout their participation in the programme through regular professional development events and resources. They will also have access to a mentoring platform to support and guide their mentoring relationships. 

Note that this programme is for researchers undertaking research in England. Currently there are networking events specifically for GHR academy member  and a mentoring programme for GHR academy members is being developed.

Here's what some of our mentees and mentors have to say about the programme

“Thank you for the opportunity of being matched, this has been really helpful and something I would have struggled with without the NIHR assistance” - Mentee “Mentoring others can create useful reflections on my own development” - Mentor

View more testimonials on the mentoring programme .

How to participate in the nihr academy mentoring programme.

To join the programme as a mentee, you should be an NIHR Academy member who is in the final year of their PhD or hold a postdoctoral award/hold postdoctoral positions and are based in NIHR Infrastructure (e.g. BRC) or in an NIHR School. You will need to have a minimum of six months remaining on your postdoctoral funding or NIHR personal award from the close of applications of the mentoring programme.Express an interest in joining the programme

Express an interest in the mentoring programme

The mentoring programme  is currently closed for applications. Applications will open in September 2024.

Mentoring cohort dates

Mentoring resources.

The NIHR Academy Mentoring Programme is a valuable development opportunity for post-doctoral researchers looking for a mentor. Mentees benefit from one-to-one support for their career development and time for personal growth and reflection.

Mentorship can be rewarding for mentors too, who are contributing to the development of our future research leaders. Both parties can gain new perspectives and fresh ideas, and expand their professional networks.

To help you learn about the value of mentoring and find mentorship support, you can read the following articles:

• Accessing informal mentoring
• Before embarking on a mentoring relationship
• Beginning the mentoring relationship
• Purpose, direction and goals in the mentoring relationship
• Peer mentor support and action learning
• Mentoring core competencies
• Phases of the mentoring relationship
• Maintaining momentum in the mentoring relationship
• Work-life balance and resilience
• Closing the mentoring relationship and celebrating success
• Reviewing the mentoring relationship
• Transitioning from mentee to mentor
• Mentoring Programme - FAQ

There is also a series of short webinars delivered by Julie Haddock-Millar to help you get starting with mentoring as a mentee or mentor.  View the CPD Mentoring Webinar Series.

For further information about the NIHR Mentoring Programme, please contact the NIHR Development and Support team  [email protected]

NIHR Annual Mentoring Programme - evaluation report

Annually the mentoring programme is independently evaluated, creating an overview of the programme over the last year. The evaluation comprises of three individual cohort reports (cohort 1, 2 3, 2021) which includes case studies from a range of mentee/mentor matched pair interviews conducted at the end of the mentoring relationship. View the reports:

• Annual year report
• Cohort 1 report
• Cohort 2 report
• Cohort 3 report

Leadership Development Resources

Nihr leadership e-learning modules.

We provide a suite of e-learning modules to support NIHR Academy Members who wish to enhance their leadership and management skills. The e-learning modules are also available to health and care researchers within the NIHR, NHS, UK universities, and other publicly funded organisations conducting and supporting clinical research within the UK. 

Whether you are new to leadership or well-seasoned, the self-led modules will provide you with the opportunity to build skills, learn about the latest leadership tools and reflect and practise new approaches. They will provide you with thought provoking content and insights, key learnings and practical ideas to support you in developing your leadership capabilities. You can work through the modules as standalone topics, or use them as flexible resources to dip into as and when you need them.

A total of 16 new e-learning modules will be delivered between 2023-2025. The following modules are currently available via NIHR Learn:

• new leader toolkit
• hybrid working
• self awareness
• inspiring others with a clear vision
• strategic awareness
• agile working and staying flexible
• effective collaboration

Visit the Leadership e-learning resources module descriptions to find out about the content of each module.

To access the Leadership e-learning modules, log into the NIHR’s online learning platform NIHR Learn , select Leadership Development and then Leadership e-learning Modules . To register with NIHR Learn, visit Accessing NIHR Learn .

Please note, our previous suite of ‘Leadership Lab’ online learning resources can still be accessed via NIHR Learn but will be phased out as the new e-learning is launched.

We regularly host webinars designed to support your leadership and management development. All of our modular resources have webinars associated with them, such as ‘Compassionate and inclusive leadership’ along with additional webinars covering a wide variety of topics such as ‘Coaching for success’ and ‘Optimising your energy for peak performance’.

To learn about forthcoming webinars, visit our  Events page . You can access the previous webinars on our Development and Support playlist on the NIHR YouTube channel.

Our leadership workshops have been designed to support the development of your leadership skills. Each workshop will offer you the chance to share, learn, and try practical tools and techniques to help you to become the leader you would like to be.

Find out about upcoming workshops on our  Events page .

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Our 2024 Annual Meeting is heading to Chicago! Join us for the conference October 26-30, and sign up for extra learning with our pre-conference workshops. This meeting is guaranteed to have a vast slate of workshops, main events, educational tracks and social networking opportunities designed to fit our members' needs.

Financial Management Conference

The Financial Management Conference is an online event focusing on fiduciary responsibilities, approaches, and strategies for effective financial research administration. Tailored for central and departmental research administrators handling research finance and cost allocation for awards.

Coming February 2025

Intensive Training Programs

Intensive Training Programs offer focused professional growth opportunities for research administrators, catering to both novices and mid-level managers. Dive deep into current issues, best practices, and real-world challenges for immediate feedback and skill enhancement.

PI Intensive for New Faculty and Researchers

The PI Intensive is a 1.5-day comprehensive workshop in Chicago on October 24-25, 2024, empowering new faculty and researchers with essential skills for research careers. Led by renowned researchers, it benefits Senior Postdoctoral Fellows, Assistant Professors, and Faculty new to research.

Research Administration Conference 

The Research Administration Conference is an online  event that offers one year’s worth of training in three days, with the flexibility to create your own schedule. Complete with networking opportunities, workshops, and multiple educational tracks, this event is one you won’t want to miss.

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One of SRAI's greatest strengths is its regional diversity. Sections host meetings yearly. Members can network with local peers as well attend inspiring education sessions.

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2024 Essential Components of a Clinical Trial Agreement | A Series of SRAI Webinars

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2024 Science and Security Mini Intensive - May

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2024 Webinar | Publication and Data Issues

May 9, 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM (ET)

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May 13 - 22, (ET)

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Research Leadership encompasses many different skills and competencies  essential to producing research excellence and building a positive research culture, in a funding landscape increasingly moving towards larger collaborative and challenge-led projects.   This includes leading and managing a research team, supervising postgraduate researchers, securing research grant funding, generating research outputs, liaising with stakeholders and building your own research area and expertise.

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Grad Students’ Research Examines Importance of Inclusive Leadership

With the support of their faculty mentor, Indra Ponnuswamy ’24 M.S. and Amina Almoustafa ’24 M.S. have conducted important research exploring the impact that inclusive leadership can have on the ability of employees to cultivate sustainable careers. Their work has already captured the attention of the Charger community – and beyond.

May 2, 2024

By Renee Chmiel, Office of Marketing and Communication

For Indra Ponnuswamy ’24 M.S., taking a "Multicultural Issues in the Workplace" class at the University of New Haven was a pivotal experience in her education. It inspired her while opening her eyes to the complexities of diverse workplaces and the challenges that employees face. It was also the beginning of her exciting research journey.

Ponnuswamy and her classmate Amina Almoustafa ’24 M.S. were inspired by today’s ever-evolving global landscape, and they recognize how important it is for employees to have the opportunity to cultivate sustainable careers. Intrigued by the importance of inclusive leadership and its potential to foster psychological capital, they believed it could contribute to sustainable career development.

The student-researchers began by conducting an extensive literature review. While exploring theories and empirical studies, they analyzed academic papers and identified areas where more research was needed. They collaborated to develop a conceptual model that explained the relationship between inclusive leadership and sustainable careers, proposing that behaviors of inclusive leaders – including respecting diversity and valuing uniqueness – could enhance employees’ psychological resources.

“We engaged in thought-provoking discussions, challenged each other's assumptions, and constantly refined our ideas,” recalls Ponnuswamy, a candidate in the University’s graduate program in human resources . “The teamwork aspect not only strengthened our research, but it also fostered personal growth and a deeper appreciation for diverse perspectives.”

‘Incredibly rewarding’

Ponnuswamy and Almoustafa recently presented their research paper, titled “How Inclusive Leadership Fosters Sustainable Careers: The Mediating Role of Psychological Capital," to their fellow Chargers as part of a graduate student research showcase at the University. The Office of Graduate & International Student Life recognized their work, awarding them a best research project award.

“Earning the award for our research project was incredibly rewarding after dedicating considerable time and effort to it,” said Almoustafa, a candidate in the University’s M.S. Human Resources program. “Being recognized among 60 projects reflects the value and impact of our topic, reinforcing our commitment to advancing knowledge in this area. It serves as validation of our hard work and underscores the significance of investigating the relationship between inclusive leadership, psychological capital, and sustainable career development.”

‘Responsible management education isn’t confined to textbooks’

Khadija Al Arkoubi, Ph.D. , the students’ professor, served as their co-author and faculty mentor. Writing a paper that explored inclusive leadership was one of the students’ options for their final project in the "Multicultural Issues in the Workplace" class. Dr. Al Arkoubi says Ponnuswamy and Almoustafa eagerly accepted the challenge, calling them “exceptional students” who became “true research partners.

“Our collaborative effort yielded more than a research paper,” said Dr. Al Arkoubi. “It forged lasting connections, ignited intellectual curiosity, and instilled hope. Amina and Indra, now ambassadors of inclusive leadership, continue to inspire others.

“To me, mentoring them remains a source of profound fulfillment,” she continued. “It’s an affirmation that responsible management education isn’t confined to textbooks. It thrives in shared experiences and in making an impact on our communities and workplaces."

‘Unlock the full potential of their workforce’

The project was an incredible opportunity for Ponnuswamy and Almoustafa to build far more than their research skills. Almoustafa says that while researching inclusive leadership, she too grew as a leader. She also developed her teamwork and communication skills while learning how to navigate the challenges that can arise while conducting research.

The student-researchers say the course helped prepare them for their project, as the lectures and discussions offered a robust foundation of workplace knowledge. The class also ensured they understood research methodologies and had the analytical skills necessary to begin the intensive research project.

For Almoustafa, the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from said Dr. Al Arkoubi helped her develop her confidence while strengthening her research skills.

“Working with Dr. Al Arkoubi was an enriching experience,” she said. “She provided unwavering support, guidance, and encouragement at every step of the research process. Her expertise and dedication helped us refine our ideas and communicate our findings coherently.”

The project hasn’t just been recognized by the Charger community – it is gaining attention in the field as well. The students will soon be presenting their work at the Eastern Academy of Management Conference in Providence, RI.

“We hope that our research will contribute to a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying sustainable career development and encourage organizations to adopt inclusive leadership practices,” said Ponnuswamy. “By nurturing psychological capital, organizations can unlock the full potential of their workforce, enabling employees to thrive and adapt in an ever-changing career landscape.”

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