STUDENT PROGRAMS

You Didn't Come to Rice
to Be Ordinary

You came because you want to make an impact.

WELCOME!

Every Rice student has the capacity to lead.
The Doerr Institute for New Leaders helps you unlock it.
Because leaders are not made; they are grown.

We offer programs to all Rice students—undergraduate and graduate—that expand upon your diverse qualities and increase your capacity to make a difference in the world. 

The following Doerr Institute programs are offered for free each semester.
Find the one that is right for you and start your Rice journey.

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.

 

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Excursions

Half-day experiences with top leaders

Activation

One-on-one coaching

Catalyst

Leadership workshops

Synthesis

Group coaching

Leadership Cohorts

Intensive year-long experiences

Additional Opportunities

LEADERSHIP FOUNDATIONS BADGE

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

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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.

Become an 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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