Programme Timeline

April 2026

Applications

Open

WebinarInformation webinar – recording available online

DeadlineApplications close 27 April 2026

May 2026

Selection & Onboarding

Virtual

SelectionVirtual selection day – 13 May

OnboardingVirtual onboarding session for accepted cohort

June 2026

First Workshop

In person

WorkshopIn-person workshop, Manchester – 2 June

CoveredTravel and accommodation provided for all participants

July 2026

Leadership Workshop

Virtual

WorkshopSystemic leadership workshop facilitated by OLS

Aug 2026 – Feb 2027

Peer Mentoring

Virtual

MonthlyVirtual peer-mentoring sessions – one per month

Check-insTwo project people check-ins per participant

March 2027

Completion

Close

FinalLast monthly peer-mentoring session

CompleteProgramme closes – structured mentoring concludes