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Laidlaw Scholars Leadership & Research Programme

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Varies by university (typically Oct–Feb; results by Apr)
Funding

Fully funded (typically £3,000 per year for 2 years)

Deadline

Varies by university (typically Oct–Feb; results by Apr)

Opens

Typically October

Overview

Prestigious global leadership and research programme with a lifelong scholar network, ethical leadership training and international project experience.

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Funding scale: Full Funding
Structure & format

Fully funded 20-month leadership and research programme.

Covers a 6-week research project,

a 6-week Leadership in Action project (one must be international),

a leadership retreat,

~10 days of leadership development,

ethical leadership training,

1:1 coaching,

an annual global conference,

and access to the global Laidlaw Scholars Network.

Pay & benefits

Fully funded (typically £3,000 per year for 2 years)

Eligibility

Typically first-year students on 3-year degrees, or first/second-year students on 4+ year degrees, subject to partner university criteria.

Applicants must be able to complete every programme component including the international project.

Application process

Apply through your participating university's Laidlaw page (not directly through the Laidlaw Foundation).

Programme structure, requirements and deadlines vary by university.

Why this matters

Prestigious global leadership and research programme with a lifelong scholar network, ethical leadership training and international project experience.

Key restrictions

Only open at partner universities.

Deadlines and eligibility criteria set by each partner institution.

Heads up

Dates can shift each year. The deadline above is what we last verified. Always confirm on the provider's own page before you start your application.