Leadership Programs

About the Program

Accepted participants will be equipped with:   

• Skills to lead teams and set priorities   
• Discernment – Ability to know yourself and navigate any space, from your research to your relationships with colleagues and potential employers  
• Bringing your whole self – including your culture – to your work as an asset  
• Identity as a competence – you bring insight others may not have  
• A network of fellow diverse STEM leaders for year-round support 

Eligibility 

• Open to postdocs 
• Consideration may also be given to advanced graduate students who will be defending their dissertations within 6 months 

The Details

PLI is taking place in conjunction with 2022 SACNAS — The National Diversity in STEM Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 27th to 29th, 2022. 

• PLI workshops are on Wednesday, October 26th and Saturday, October 30th – with roadmap to the 2022 conference in between (October 27 – October 29th) 
• Accepted applicants are eligible for registration to NDiSTEM, airfare, and lodging! 

 Start application >> HERE 

Apply by August 19th to be eligible for funding support 

About the Program

Accepted applicants will engage in an experiential training with their cohort for 5 days, including:

✅ Workshops to explore topics such as Leading Change, Emotional Intelligence, Implicit Bias, Leadership Development Planning, and more

✅ Career-stretching insights through a 360 degree assessment

✅ Mentorship and lunches with distinguished leaders

✅ Upon program completion, enter a network of 300+ alumni who are creating stronger, more inclusive STEM environments at academic institutions, nonprofits, government, and for-profit science companies

The Details

Program Dates & Location:  July 17-22, 2022, In-Person in Washington D.C.

Eligibility: Must be a STEM Professional.

Program Investment: up to $2,500
Participants are encouraged to work with their company/institution to support up to a $2,500 cost share – representing only 25% of the total cost of this program. 

• Download Program FAQ Sheet
• Download Cost Share FAQ Sheet
• Download Cost Share Request Template Letter

Application Deadline: Applications are closed

Questions? Contact Professional and Leadership Programs Manager, Elizabeth Aguilera, PhD

SACNAS Leadership Alumni