The Laidlaw Research and Leadership Programme

Applications for this year have now closed. Applications for 2021 will open in November 2020.

The Laidlaw Programme aims to create the leaders of the future through a mix of training and intensive summer research periods. It is open to current first year undergraduate students in any discipline.

How to apply

Tips on how to apply. Applications for 2021 will open in November 2020.

Frequently asked questions

FAQs about applying, eligibility, funding and how it all works.

Research projects available for Laidlaw Scholars

Projects for summer 2020. This list will be completely revised for 2021.

A student standing in front of his research poster, talking

Propose your own research project

You can propose your own research project if there's a topic that interests you. Find out how and see some examples.

The Laidlaw Research and Leadership Programme is run by the Office of the Vice-Provost (Education and Student Affairs).