Research Leadership Academy
November 12+13, December 11, January 15, February 12
Now accepting registrations
“During the most challenging time I've experienced in my professional career, the leadership series helped me to gain perspective and to consider alternatives to how I was approaching those challenges.”
A four-month virtual course to develop integrated, intentional, and inclusive research leaders in the Academy
Course Features
Context-based active learning
Two or more ATG facilitators with relevant expertise for each session
Interstitial work between sessions, such as reflective writing, pod discussions of assigned material (text or video), and individual meeting with a facilitator
Leadership capstone project
Explore Graduate Success Stories
Alumna of the virtual course share their takeaways
Course Content
Introduction to Leadership
Systems and context
Retreat 1 in two sessions
1 to 5 p.m. EST November 12 &13, 2026
Participants explore the meaning of leadership, the concept of leading a system, and the impact of self-awareness and self-management on the system they lead.
Intentional Leadership
Values and vision
Retreat 2
1 to 5 p.m. EST December 11, 2026
Participants learn the roles of a leader in setting the vision and tone and understand the foundations from which they lead.
Effective Communication
Clear communication and
team dynamics
Retreat 3
1 to 5 p.m. EST January 15, 2027
Integrated Leadership
Culture creation and maintenance
Retreat 4
1 to 5 p.m. EST February 12, 2027
Participants deepen communications skills using exercises and scenarios based on real-life academy situations.
Participants learn methods for establishing agreements and norms, and the skills to encourage the team to work at their best toward shared goals.
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Meet the RLA team
ATG consultants built the RLA from the ground up, based on experience, the literature, and the unique environment of the academic research
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A neuroscientist by training and a research development professional since 2001, Peg saw the need for leadership enhancement for PIs heading up large research projects, such as CTSAs and ERCs. Bio.
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From her time leading research and faculty development at IUPUI, she saw how the lack of faculty leadership skills impacted their careers. Bio
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As ATG’s lead coach for leadership development, Jet brings best practices from industry team leadership and change management and applies them in the context of the very different reward structures for academic researchers. Bio
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Moving from industry to academia was an eye-opening experience which she brings to the RLA and to the Simmons College’s Institute for Inclusive Leadership. Bio
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From her years in higher ed she has seen the need for leadership development across the spectrum of faculty responsibilities and brings a deep foundation in adult learning to the design of the RLA. Bio