Future Focused Leadership Programme
Future Focused Leadership Programme overview
This free programme supports health and social care research leaders to enhance their leadership skills. We do this by meeting the leadership needs of current leaders and mid-career researchers within the NIHR.
Why apply to the programme?
This immersive programme will help you to develop your capabilities and effectiveness as a leader. You will be encouraged to identify and reflect on your strengths and areas for development.
We developed this programme following an in-depth analysis of what makes a successful leader. It incorporates a substantial body of occupational psychology and applied positive psychology research. You will explore new thinking on how to lead in the 21st century and apply this to your own areas of leadership.
100%
of participants would recommend this programme to colleagues
Who can apply?
There are 2 streams within this programme:
1. Mid-career researchers
The emerging research leaders stream
You can apply to this stream if you are:
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an early to mid-career researcher on an academic track
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in your first significant leadership and management role
This stream of the programme will enable you to:
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collaborate as you explore management and leadership in health and care research
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learn what leadership means at an individual, team, institution and system level
Eligibility
To apply, you must be:
- an NIHR Academy Member, including those based in NIHR Infrastructure, a NIHR School or a NIHR Research unit
- an early to mid-career researcher
- at least two years postdoctoral
Researchers based in NIHR Infrastructure, NIHR School or NIHR Research Unit must meet all of the following criteria:
- be undertaking a formal training/career development award, which should meet all of the following criteria:
- be competitive
- include a training/development plan
- have a defined end point (such as an application for further funding)
- receive at least 25% funding from the NIHR for salary/stipend over the lifetime of your award
- be hosted in a setting with a remit for research capacity development
For Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) and Health Protection Research Units (HPRUs), funding can be from NIHR or from an official collaborating partner
2. Senior leaders
The leaders stream
You can apply to this stream if you are:
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a senior leader based within NIHR or delivering a national role for the organisation
Your application will need to show that you are facing significant leadership challenges in areas where your support will be most needed and impactful.
This stream of the programme will enable you to:
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enhance your skills in leading across organisational boundaries
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lead strategy and change
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influence others to contribute towards achieving NIHR's organisational goals
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be one of the below:
- currently leading at a national level for NIHR
- have demonstrable leadership influence as part of NIHR
- hold an NIHR Research Professorship or Senior Investigator award
How will I learn?
This programme is over 12 months. It is designed to have an immediate practical benefit so you will be able to apply your insights and skills to your current role throughout the year.
You will be in a multidisciplinary cohort of 40 and you will network and share your experience with your peers.
The programme is delivered through:
- 3 x 2 day residential workshops
- 2 x 90-minute coaching sessions
- 2 x 90-minute action learning sessions
- webinars
- online modules
How to apply
The Emerging Research Leader stream of the Future Focused Leadership Programme is currently open for applications. You will apply through ARAMIS, our online research award management system.
When writing an application, have a look through the guidance and frequently asked questions for more information:
100%
of participants said the programme enhanced their professional development
Contact us
Call 0113 532 8444 or email us.