UKRI funded, Fellow led
The Future Leaders Fellows Development Network is a programme designed to support the professional development of Future Leaders Fellows.
The Network delivers specialised leadership training, access to networks and mentors, and collaborative opportunities, so that members can pursue world-class interdisciplinary, cross-sector research and innovation.
PATHWAYS Programme
In 2023, a new cohort of 60 UKRI-funded researchers joined the Future Leaders Fellows Development Network through the PATHWAYS Programme.
PATHWAYS ran from April 2023 to September 2024, and offered participants a range of tailored leadership and development opportunities, including access to workshops, networking events, mentoring, and one-to-one coaching with specialists.
We have now concluded our formal evaluation of the programme, and are pleased to note overwhelmingly positive feedback. If you’d like to see a copy of the evaluation, or if you’d like to discuss the programme in more depth, please contact our Programmes Manager by emailing hello@flfdevnet.com.
Strategic Research Leadership Symposia Programme
In 2025, a new cohort of 55 senior research leaders of UKRI investments was formed under the Strategic Research Leadership Symposia, delivered by the Future Leaders Fellows Development Network.
Designed around a two-part programme, the Research Leadership Symposia is a unique opportunity to explore research and innovation leadership with your peers. RLS has been designed to give you opportunities to network, share experiences, give and receive peer support and think collectively about leadership.
Visit our website to learn more: Home – Research Leadership Symposia
“I thoroughly enjoyed the core offerings of the program, and what truly made the experience exceptional was the expertise and quality of the course leaders. Their wisdom /knowledge, combined with their engaging teaching styles, made participating in the sessions not only informative but also incredibly rewarding. ”
– PATHWAYS PARTICIPANT 2024 –
The PATHWAYS Programme Core Offers
Crucibles
An interdisciplinary, cross-sector event that fosters collaborations between researchers and innovators who normally don’t get the chance to meet.
Leadership Retreats
A three-day residential designed to give you insights into navigating the process of leading research and innovation programmes, and managing teams.
Community Building
This one-day community building event, held in July 2024, is designed to help solidify connections developed over the course of the PATHWAYS programme.
Coaching
On-demand, one-to-one sessions with a professional coach plus our bespoke 360 Feedback Programme based on our unique Leadership Model.
Leadership Mentoring
In our tailored Leadership Mentoring Programme, participants are hand-matched with an experienced mentor for six months of focused development time.
Project Management
Our online course explores the effective application of project management principles to research projects based in universities and research organisations.
Your Core Offers registration
All PATHWAYS participants registered for their Core Offers at the start of the Programme. If you can’t remember which Core Offers you signed up for, please contact us at pathways@flfdevnet.com.
“My 360 feedback and review were incredibly helpful. I gained many important insights that will help shape and progress my research career.”
– PARTICIPANT IN OUR 2021 ROUND OF 360 FEEDBACK –
PATHWAYS Online
Access regular leadership development opportunities from the Future Leaders Fellows Development Network’s programme of online workshops and events.
These events will be available from April 2023.
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