Value
Fully funded scholarship worth £2,000, supported by the College and the University of Glasgow.
Eligibility
Those underrepresented in medical leadership positions, within either a clinical or academic setting.
Key dates
Key dates are listed below in the programme overview. Applicants must be available to attend all six days on application.
This fully funded programme is designed to support people who are underrepresented in medical leadership positions, within either a clinical or academic setting.
If your application is successful, your place will be fully funded by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and the University of Glasgow. Funding covers the educational programme only and does not include travel or accommodation costs.
Opening for applications soon
Applications for our 2027 cohort will open soon – apply by 29 November 2026.
ApplyWhat you will learn
The Leadership Development Scholarship Programme is a comprehensive leadership journey designed to support healthcare professionals in developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to lead effectively in today's complex healthcare environment.
Through a blend of leadership development workshops, mentoring, coaching, educational training and networking opportunities, participants gain greater self-awareness, strengthen their ability to influence and collaborate, and build confidence in leading positive change. The programme encourages reflective practice, personal growth and the development of practical leadership skills that can be applied across clinical, educational and organisational settings.
- Leadership Development Days covering topics such as:
- Self-awareness and personal leadership style
- Values-based leadership
- Emotional intelligence
- Leadership behaviours and influence
- Building resilience and wellbeing
- Adaptive leadership and leading through change
- Coaching and co-coaching skills
- Networking and relationship-building
- Developing a personal leadership action plan
- Training the Clinical Trainer course
- Mentor Training and mentor matching opportunities
- Attendance at the President's Conference
- Executive coaching and facilitated leadership conversations
- 360-degree leadership feedback and reflective development planning
- Peer learning and networking with a multidisciplinary cohort of healthcare professionals
- Access to senior healthcare leaders, mentors and leadership role models
- Ongoing reflection, goal setting and personal development activities throughout the scholarship year
Value
The Leadership Development Scholarship Programme will be fully funded by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and the University of Glasgow. As each space on the programme is valued at £2,000, we ask applicants to confirm attendance at all the mandatory days, outlined below, upon application. Funding does not cover travel and accommodation.
I would 100% recommend this programme to anyone. Working in the NHS and academia, there's often very little opportunity to think about leadership and management skills and management roles. It gives you time to think about these things and meet other people across the spectrum of the National Health Service and academia. The training you get is invaluable.
Hear from previous programme participants and their experience:
Eligibility
The Leadership Development Scholarship Programme is open to Fellows or Members of all faculties of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Applications are also welcome for those in an academic post with the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow holding a clinical academic position and/or undertaking translational research in an area relevant to medicine.
Applications are welcome from all locations in the UK and internationally, however it is a requirement that any accepted candidate must attend the face-to-face education programmes in Glasgow.
Applicants may be invited for further discussion prior to being offered a place on the course.
- Surgical and Medical Fellows or Members should be between ST6 or equivalent and up to 15 years post CCT.
- Dental Fellows and Members should be either up to 15 years’ post BDS or CCST.
- Fellows and Members of the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow – applicants should be Experienced Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered practitioners with an outstanding verifiable record of clinical podiatric medicine and may have undertaken recognised postgraduate education with evident integration within current and future practice.
- Fellows and Members of the Faculty of Travel Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow – applicants should have made significant contributions to Travel Medicine in research, practice or professional activities
- Those in academic positions within the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow holding a clinical academic position and/or undertaking translational research in an area relevant to medicine.
- Those holding a clinical academic position and/or undertaking translational research in an area relevant to medicine within the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, applicants should be up to 15 years post CCT/PhD (consideration around this time window will be made for those who had career breaks or LTFE posts).
- Evidence of active involvement within the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, or the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences is desirable.
Programme overview
Please ensure you are available to attend all dates listed below before applying.
| Day | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Development Day 1 | 22 March 2027 | RCPSG |
| Mentorship Programme Day 1 | 14 April 2027 | RCPSG |
| Development Day 2 | 7 May 2027 | UofG |
| Mentorship Programme Day 2 | 13 May 2027 | RCPSG |
| Mentorship Programme Day 3 | 8 June 2027 | RCPSG |
| Development Day 3 | 25 August 2027 | RCPSG |
How to apply
Apply by 29 November 2026. Anyone wishing to be considered for the Leadership Development Scholarship Programme should submit a CV and personal statement to scholarships@rcpsg.ac.uk
Please outline the following four points in your personal statement.
- Why you wish to be considered for this development scholarship
- Your experience to date
- What you hope to achieve as a result of participating in the programme
- To help achieve our objective of supporting individuals from underrepresented groups in medical leadership, please clearly refer to this in your personal statement.
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