FIND YOUR PATH TO LEADERSHIP

Student Programs

doerr programs overlay imageAre you a Rice Leader?


Every Rice student will be called upon to lead. 
Will you answer the call? 
Will you be ready? 

Rice leaders train at the Doerr Institute for New Leaders.
We offer leadership programs with leader development experts, at no cost to you, that will build your leadership skills and prepare you for the challenges you will face here as a student leader and in your life "Beyond the Hedges." 

Every path to leadership is different. You may choose any of the programs below that fit your leader development plan.

Not sure where to start?
Take our MATCH SURVEY to see which of our 5 student programs is the right place to begin your leadership journey.

Still have questions? 
Check out our FAQs or  contact us at leadership@rice.edu.  

WELCOME! 

 

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LEADERSHIP FOUNDATIONS BADGE

The Doerr Institute Leadership Foundations Badge recognizes your completion of meaningful development in leadership competencies and skills.

Apply for the Leadership Foundations Badge.

GRADUATE AMBASSADORS

A Doerr Institute Graduate Ambassador is a Rice University graduate or post-doctoral student who has completed substantial leadership development and demonstrated growth in leadership competencies as a result of Doerr Institute programming.

Apply to become a Graduate Ambassador.

LEADERSHIP STIPEND

Effective May 1, 2024 , The Doerr Institute is transitioning out of offering the Leader Development stipend in order to properly align the allocation of resources with the accountable institutional leadership entities.

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