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Leadership Training

Closing date for applications: 11pm Wednesday 5 November 2025

Application for the Oxford BRC Leadership Programme

This programme is for early- to mid-career researchers who are starting to establish independence and lead their own research group.

Course purpose

A transformational programme that will encourage and equip you with more purpose, confidence and joy in your leadership and future

This course is for you if:

  • You want to reflect on what you stand for, your purpose and values and express them with confidence and courage
  • You want to explore your own authentic personal leadership style and how to have a lasting impact on a culture
  • You want to reflect on your future and make steps towards it.

This programme includes

  • Four one-day workshops on Lead Self, Lead Others, Lead Culture and ‘Next Steps’
  • Three structured triad coaching conversations between sessions
  • Two one-to-one coaching sessions + 30-minute introductory call
  • One 1.5-hour online follow-up session six months later

Overview

  • LEAD SELF: What do I stand for? Stepping into our careers with purpose, core values and courage
  • LEAD CULTURE: How do I make a positive & inclusive impact in my organisation in collaboration with others?
  • LEAD OTHERS: How do I have the challenging conversations for my own future and to support others along the way?
  • NEXT STEPS: Moving into our futures with confidence and resilience and exploring what maybe holding us back

The workshops take place between 09.00 and 17.00 on:

  • Wednesday 14 January 2026
  • Thursday 26 February 2026
  • Wednesday 18 March 2026
  • Thursday 16 April 2026

Please note that applicants must be able to attend all four workshops. This programme will be run by Milly Sinclair Associates.

To apply, use the online application form here:

https://forms.office.com/e/aGZWtKGt3F

Closing date for applications: 11pm Wednesday 5 November 2025

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