Summer School LEAD_able
Leadership & management skills for researchers
The aim of this six-day summer school is to provide participants with a compact opportunity to acquire transferable skills for a leadership career within or beyond academia, while supporting them in reflecting on and advancing their own career development in a professional and well-guided way.
Core elements of the programme
- Pre-session & networking kick-off
- Individual coaching
- Four different modules
- Optional mentoring
- Special networking event
- Evening events
The summer school offers space to develop key competencies for future leadership roles, ranging from self-leadership and communication to strategic thinking and decision-making. At the same time, it places a strong emphasis on exchange with fellow participants and experienced mentors.
The programme is aimed at researchers and emerging research leaders who are either close to completing their doctorate or have recently done so and find themselves at a pivotal point in their professional careers. If you are at a career crossroads and considering a leadership role, this summer school offers an ideal opportunity for orientation, professional development, and networking.
The working language of the programme is German.
The next LEAD_able Summer School will take place from 29 June to 4 July 2026.
The application deadline is 15 May 2026.
You can find all application details in the information folder.
Apply now!
Send us your short CV and a letter of motivation explaining why LEAD_able is the right programme for you. Send your documents to Fvzbar.Shrefg@yot.np.ng.
The application deadline is 15 May 2026.
Impressions from the Summer School 2022
LEAD_able 2020 Alumnus
Pre-Doc at Medical University of Vienna
For me, the LEAD_able Summer School 2020 is, without exaggeration, one of the most beautiful weeks of my life! Seldom before have I had the feeling that I have developed to such an extent, both personally and in terms of skills, within a single week. I associate LEAD_able not only with effective training and productive sessions, but above all with intensive interpersonal contacts. For me, this short time has resulted in great friendships. My horizon immediately expandedby a few aspects. For me, leadership means developing your own character and, last but not least, listening to your own feelings and of your colleagues.
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