Ready to take your leadership to the next level?
Doerr’s Leadership Cohorts offer an intensive, year-long experience designed to help you cultivate your leader identity and develop a strong sense of purpose. Through this program, you’ll engage in a variety of Doerr programs, gain access to expert guidance, and connect deeply with other student leaders.
What are Leadership Cohorts?
This immersive program allows you to deepen your skills, practice leadership in multiple contexts, and grow alongside a peer cohort committed to making an impact.
- Synthesis Group Coaching: One semester of group learning on a topic tied to your cohort theme
- Activation Coaching: Three one-on-one coaching sessions to reflect and set personalized leadership goals
- Two Catalyst Modules: Targeted workshops aligned with your cohort theme to sharpen specific leadership skills
- Peer cohort connections: Build lasting relationships with other student leaders committed to growth
- Exclusive access: Tailored experiences and guidance from Doerr Institute experts
2027 - 2028 Leadership Cohorts
Leadership Cohorts are year-long experiences, with applications accepted each fall. Applications for the 2027–2028 academic year will open in July 2027, when next year’s cohort offerings and details will be announced.
Check back this summer to explore upcoming cohorts and apply. Click here to sign up for updates, and we will notify you when Fall 2027 cohorts are released.
Past Cohort Themes:
- Leading as a First-Year
- Coaching Skills for Leaders
- Science of Team Communication (TEAMMAPPS)
- Women in Leadership
New to Doerr?
If you’re a first-year Rice student, the Leading as a First Year Cohort is a great place to start! Designed specifically for students who are new to campus, this cohort helps you build confidence, clarify your leadership identity, and develop skills you can use right away at Rice and beyond.
Students who are not in their first year are required to complete Activation before applying for a Leadership Cohort. Activation provides a strong foundation through one-on-one coaching and mustbe completed prior to cohort participation. Register for Activation here!
Returning to Doerr?
Leadership Cohorts are a powerful way to take your leadership skills to the next level through a year-long, immersive experience. These cohorts are designed for students who are ready to deepen their practice, apply what they’ve learned, and grow alongside a committed group of peers.
Fall Applications are Closed
Applications for 2026-2027 Leadership Cohorts are now closed. Applications for the 2027–2028 academic year will open in July 2027, when next year’s cohort offerings and details will be announced.
Want to be the first to know? Click here to sign up for updates, and we’ll notify you when Spring registration opens.
Questions? Contact leadership@rice.edu