Research Leader - New and Aspiring PI's

Research Leader programme for new and aspiring Principal Investigators (PIs). Programme content, eligibility and options to attend

The Research Leader Programme is for new and aspiring PIs at the University of Edinburgh, focusing on the challenges faced by research leaders as they establish themselves as PIs and group leaders for the first time. Topics include understanding your approach to leadership, developing and supporting a research group, and developing your research strategy.  

Eligible applicants are likely to be experienced University of Edinburgh post-docs or research fellows who are likely to become PIs in the near future, or recently appointed academic staff or new PIs who are leading projects and teams for the first time. The programme includes two offers: 

  1. Research Leader Programme Online: Four half-day online workshops on 21st January, 6th February, 27th February, and 18th March 2025, 13:30 – 16:30.
  2. Research Leader Programme In-Person:  Two full days in-person workshops on 12th & 13th May 2025, 09:30 – 16:30. 

Places are available for eligible colleagues in all three UoE Colleges who can commit to attending all days of either the online or in-person offer, as outlined above.  

Applications: We are no longer accepting applications for this programme, as we are full and operating a waiting list. Applications will open again next Academic Year [2025/26].