Laidlaw Leadership and Research Programme Laidlaw Programme key dates
Here are the key dates for the 2026 Laidlaw Leadership and Research Programme.
Applications and selection
- 1 December 2025: Applications open – apply on MyCareer. Learn more about how to apply for the programme.
- 28 February 2026: Applications close.
- March 2026: Interviews held.
- End of March 2026: Scholars confirmed.
- May 2026: Welcome event and research showcase.
The leadership programme
The dates of the Laidlaw Programme for 2026 to 2028 are as follows. Attendance is mandatory.
- June 2026: Induction, leadership and skills development residential.
- June 2026: Leadership and team building development residential.
- September 2026: Reflection, leadership and skills development day.
- February 2027: Cultural humility, leadership and skills development day.
- May 2027: 2027 cohort programme launch and 2026 cohort celebration event.
- June 2027: Leadership and skills development days.
- June 2028: Leadership and skills development days.
Research project and Leadership in Action period
- June 2026 to September 2026: Research period.
- June 2027 to September 2027: Leadership in Action period.