GatorLead

GatorLead is a semester-long leadership development program for graduate students and postdocs aspiring to leadership roles in any career sector. Early career scholars will develop self and career sector awareness while building their networks through a series of interactive workshops, small team discussions moderated by accomplished leaders, one-on-one mentoring, and career path research. Scholars will attend weekly 2-hour virtual workshops and will have ongoing mentoring and networking assignments.  

Eligibility: Graduate Students in terminal Masters programs (ex: MFA), doctoral students, and postdocs aspiring to leadership roles in any career sector are invited to apply.

In Fall 2025, the program will be offered online via Canvas & Zoom. We will meet on Thursday from 2 pm - 4 pm from August 28th to November 13th. Deadline to apply is July 18 at 11:59pm.

APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2025 ARE NOW CLOSED

 

Questions? Please email grad-success@ufl.edu

Past participants have said:

"I feel like this program made me more self-aware than I have ever been both in my personal and my professional life, and it helped me to just build the confidence I have in myself, I need to trust in my decisions. "

"It's incredible to think how much this program actually changed me because you don't really see the effects happen as you go through it and in having these discussions, but literally last week, I asked for a raise for the first time. Don't be afraid to ask for what you're worth... I've taken what I have learned and put it to use so it's just such an honor to be a part of this program and I really appreciate it."