Laidlaw Leadership and Research Programme

The purpose of this programme is to encourage and develop future leaders in any field of activity. It aims to create an international network of diverse, passionate and ethical leaders who will reinvest their skills, knowledge and experience to help others succeed.

Applications for the 2022 Cohort are now open!

This programme is a product of the University’s commitment to teaching in a research-intensive environment and aims to offer funded opportunities for undergraduates to become actively involved in some of the research currently being conducted by academic staff.

The programme represents an exciting opportunity to undertake a research project, working under the supervision of a designated lead supervisor, but also benefiting from advice, support and training delivered by a wider research group.

 

 

Benefits 

 

As a Laidlaw Leadership and Research Scholar you will:

  • Become the next generation of leaders
  • Enhance your academic potential through the experience of working in partnership with leading researchers;
  • Receive individual support and mentoring from a specialist supervisor and an associated research team;
  • Gain valuable, transferable skills in research, communication, project planning and leadership;
  • Increase your employability through undertaking project work, and through participation in workshops designed to promote self-confidence, initiative, innovation and creativity;
  • Represent your school and faculty as a student ambassador;

For more information and how to apply, select your faculty below. If you're unclear which faculty you're in, check our faculty list

Arts, Humanities and Cultures

The programme is open to current first year students in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. 

For more information and how to apply please visit the faculty webpage

Biological Sciences

The programme is open to current first year students in the Faculty of Biological Sciences. 

For more information and how to apply please contact Andrew Hollins

 

Education, Social Sciences and Law

The programme is open to current first year students in the ESSL faculty.

For more information and how to apply please visit the faculty webpage

Engineering

The programme is open to current first year students in the Faculty of Engineering.

For more information and how to apply please contact Jennifer Coupe

Environment 

The programme is open to current first year students in the faculty of Environment.

For more information and how to apply please visit the faculty webpage

Leeds University Business School 

The programme is open to current first year students in LUBS.

For more information and how to apply please contact Dr. Joanne Dickinson

 

Mathematics and Physical Sciences

The programme is open to current second year students in the MaPS faculty.

For more information and how to apply please contact Annmarie Rye

Medicine and Health

The programme is open to current first year students (with the exception of those on the MBChB programmes).

For more information and how to apply please contact Colin Avison