The Rackham Graduate School is excited to announce a new opportunity to gain practical skills for engaging across differences within our research and professional communities, including real-world examples from U-M alumni.
The Research Leadership in a Global Context Certificate Program is an eight-week professional development program that prepares graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to lead research with clarity, confidence, and cultural awareness. Designed for scholars working in increasingly global, interdisciplinary, and collaborative environments, the program integrates leadership development, intercultural understanding, project management, and ethical research practices.
Participants build concrete skills for leading teams, navigating complex research settings, and preparing for diverse career paths within and beyond academia. By pairing weekly workshops with peer feedback groups and individualized feedback through the Cultural Intelligence framework and the Michigan Model of Leadership, the certificate creates a supportive environment for reflection, growth, and practical skill-building.
Learning Objectives: Participants in the Research Leadership in a Global Context Certificate Program will be able to:Cultivate the ability to lead research with effective communication and strategic decision-making.Develop personalized career strategies as graduate scholars to prepare for professional paths both within and beyond academia.Build knowledge and critical thinking skills to address local, national, and global challenges in research and professional environments.Enhance cross-cultural collaboration skills by understanding and respecting cultural differences in your scholarship, including research, teaching, and service.Foster research environments that recognize and thoughtfully engage multiple viewpoints.Please note: You are required to participate in one information session in order to apply for the Research Leadership in a Global Context Certificate Program. Additional dates can be found in Sessions. Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.