DCU Emerging Leaders Programme
DCU Alumni Emerging Leaders Programme
The DCU Alumni Emerging Leaders Programme aims to inspire the next generation of leaders from our Alumni community through a schedule of innovative professional development and network opportunities.
Who Can Apply?
Alumni Relations at DCU are seeking emerging graduate leaders who:
- Have high potential for future development
- Are advanced enough in their career to bring strong experience to the table in relation to their own functional area
- Are seeking the development opportunity to move to the next level of their career
The Emerging Leaders Programme will offer you the opportunity to:
- Develop your leadership skills
- Network with our international partner institutions
- Take part in a psychometric assessment with a Chartered Work and Organisational Psychologist
- Become involved in mentorship
- Attend University events
- Volunteer through DCU initiatives for further skill development

Apply today for the Emerging Leaders Programme
Programme Schedule (subject to final confirmation):
Touch Point |
Description |
Application Process (Sept) |
Apply using webform |
Screening & selection (Oct) |
To be completed by Alumni staff, Alumni Council representative and programme mentor |
Touch point 1 (Oct) |
Launch event (On campus or via Zoom depending on HSE guidelines) |
Touch point 2 (Nov) |
Monthly Coffee Morning Sessions - Specific Leadership Themes, via Zoom (First Friday of each month commencing in November) |
Touch point 3 (Dec) |
International Networking Opportunity (Partner Institution 1) |
Touch point 4 (Jan) |
Psychometric assessment with a Chartered Work and Organisational Psychologist |
Touch point 5 (Feb) |
Alumni Award Speaker and Leadership Discussion |
Touch point 6 (Mar) |
International Networking Opportunity (Partner Institution 2) |
Touch Point 7 (Apr) |
Closing Ceremony (On campus or via Zoom depending on HSE guidelines) |
Touch Point 8 (TBC) |
Peer Mentoring and Individual Coaching Sessions |
As part of the programme, participants will be invited to high level University events throughout the year.
Programme Cost:
This is non-profit engagement programme designed to assist our graduates in developing and enhancing their leadership skills.
Participants are invited to donate a contribution of €250 to offset the cost of professional development tools and programme materials. We encourage graduates to discuss this opportunity with their employer who may be in a position to sponsor their participation on the Emerging Leaders Programme.
For further queries, please email alumni@dcu.ie
The applications for the 2021/22 Programme are now closed. Thank you for your interest.