Laidlaw Leadership and Research Programme  Laidlaw Programme key dates

These are the key dates for the 2027 Laidlaw Leadership and Research Programme.

Applications and selection

  • 1 December 2026: Applications open on MyCareer
  • End of February 2027: Applications close.
  • March 2027: Interviews held.
  • End of March 2027: Scholars confirmed.
  • May 2027: Welcome event and research showcase.

The leadership programme

The dates of the Laidlaw Programme for 2027 to 2029 are as follows:

  • June 2027: Induction, leadership and skills development residential
  • June 2027: Leadership and team-building development residential
  • September 2027: Reflection, leadership and skills development day
  • February 2028: Cultural humility, leadership and skills development day
  • May 2028: 2028 cohort programme launch and 2026 cohort celebration event
  • June 2027: Leadership and skills development days
  • June 2028: Leadership and skills development days

Specific dates within these months will be confirmed in due course. Attendance at the events is mandatory.

Research project and Leadership in Action period

  • June 2027 to September 2027: Research period
  • June 2028 to September 2028: Leadership in Action period
Experiences and opportunities