Joint University of Nottingham/University of Birmingham

Leadership Programme for Early Career Researchers

Closing date: Sunday 19April 2015

Applications for the Leadership Programme for Early Career Researchers require:

  1. A completed application form
  2. An email from the Head of School/Head of Research in their School/Faculty confirming their support/sponsorship of the applicant
  3. A Statement of Support from a referee (not necessarily the same person as 2)
  4. A short CV (maximum one side of A4) that highlights their experience and capabilities relevant to the leadership programme

The completed application form, sponsorship email, statement of support and applicant’s CV must all be sent to by Sunday 19 April 2015.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

1 APPLICANT
Name / Title
Position
School
Email address
If fixed term, give state contract end date
2. SPONSOR NAME AND DETAILS
Name / Title
Position
Email address
Please provide an email or letter to confirm this person sponsors your application. This only needs to state that you have this sponsorship unless they are also your referee (see section 6).
2. WHY ARE LEADERSHIP SKILLS IMPORTANT TO YOUR CAREER?
Explain why leadership skills are important for your future professional, research and career development. (maximum 200 words)
3. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO GAIN FROM THIS PROGRAMME?
What leadership skills do you wish to enhance and how do you anticipate that participation in this programme will contribute towards this? (maximum 200 words)
4. Applicants’ Declaration
In typing my name below, I confirm that I have read the Call for Applications and that if selected, I commit to making the time commitment required by the programme.
Name
Date

Joint University of Nottingham/University of Birmingham

Leadership Programme for Early Career Researchers

If necessary, these pages may be separated from the application for completion by your referee. The completed statement of support and applicant’s CV must all be sent to by Sunday 19 April 2015.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

6. STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FROM REFEREE
Name of referee / Title
Position
School
Email address
Name of applicant
PLEASE COMMENT ON THE APPLICANTS POTENTIAL AS A FUTURE RESEARCH LEADER IN TERMS OF THEIR ABILITY TO:
Influence and lead less experienced researchers (e.g PhD/M/UG Students).
Communicate confidently.
Extend the influence and impact of research within and beyond academia.
Take responsibility for specific areas of work.
Demonstrate initiative and competence in managing people/ resources either formally or informally.
Please comment on how participation in this leadership programme will contribute to the applicant’s future career and professional development.