Research Project Leads Programme – HaSS applications closing date Wednesday 26th November 2025
The Research Project Leads programme application deadline has been extended for HaSS colleagues to support wider participation.
This programme is designed to support Research Project Leads (also commonly known as Principal Investigators) who have recently assumed, or are preparing to assume, leadership roles within research teams and projects. It offers tailored guidance, resources, and development opportunities to enhance leadership skills, with a particular emphasis on navigating the complexities of project management, team dynamics, and good research practice in a research environment.
Workshop dates (09:30 – 16:30, Devonshire Building):
- Tuesday 27th January 2026, Programme Start and Psychological Safety
- Tuesday 24th February 2026, Research Impact and Public Engagement
- Wednesday 25th March 2026, Thinking Global and Research Funding
- Wednesday 29th April 2026, Leading your team and Managing your Research Project
- Thursday 21st May 2026, Good Research Practice and Behaviour Matters
- Wednesday 24th June 2026, Research Storytelling. Research Culture, Programme Close
Further information: https://newcastle.sharepoint.com/hub/orgdev/Pages/researchprojectleads.aspx
The application deadline for HaSS colleagues has been extended to Wednesday 26th November 2025.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss whether the programme is right for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: Chris Emmerson (OD Lead – Researcher Development) at chris.emmerson@ncl.ac.uk.