Apply for the Mothers Leading Science leadership development program by April 30

Mothers Leading Science (MLS) is accepting applications for its 2022-23 cohort.

The year-long leadership development program is intended for research-intensive faculty in the health sciences who identify as mothers of school age and/or young children. This program intends to foster professional and personal growth, provide peer mentoring, integrate the dual roles of scientist and mother, develop future institutional leaders, and build a network of peers for ongoing support throughout their careers.

The program includes a year of formal programming, followed by an annual retreat and consultation. Participants receive dedicated programming and facilitation, peer support and connection, networking, resilience and leadership training.

Eligibility requirements:

• Faculty appointment
• Health sciences research-intensive (must have ≥50% protected research time)
• Mother of school-age and/or younger child(ren) living in the home at least 50% of the time
• Must be able to commit to year-long program and attend the retreat and 75% of meetings
• Strong interest in professional, personal and leadership development
• Open to giving and receiving peer support
• Willing to participate in all program evaluation efforts

Contact Ginger White (giw7 [at] pitt.edu) with questions.

Applications are due April 30.