Intensive 9-wk program
Leadership Development Program in Science and Innovation
23 September 2025 - 18 November 2025
9 weeks, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Ottawa
- $9,800.00 incl.
Sessions
Description
Start date for Cohort 11: September 23, 2025
Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Email us at registration@iog.ca if you have any questions that are not addressed here on the website. Thank you.
If you are interested in this program for yourself or someone on your team, but cannot attend the fall cohort, please complete this form and we will keep you informed when the Spring cohort is open for registration. This program runs twice per calendar year.
This is a time for leadership in science and innovation.
The contract (or compact) between science and society is changing. The interface between science, innovation, and policy making must change, too.
If your work touches on science, innovation, and/or policy development and you’re finding yourself needing new tools to lead through the times, then the virtual Leadership Development Program in Science and Innovation (LDPSI) is for you.
The program is delivered in three modules – Governance in Canada; Science, Innovation, and Society; and Leadership – with a group project, on-demand support, and coaching and mentoring.
LDPSI is delivered in partnership with the Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC) and as a program participant, you will receive a free conference pass to the annual CSPC conference.
This program will develop your leadership competencies in:
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Understanding the ‘cultures’ of science, innovation, and policy-making
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Analyzing interpersonal skills
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Synthesizing research
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Managing expert communities
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Communicating scientific knowledge
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Advising policy makers
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Engaging citizens and stakeholders
Facilitators
Rhonda Moore
Executive Director, Science and Innovation
Omer Boudreau
Associate, Faculty
Karen Dodds
Associate, Faculty
Geoff Munro
Associate, Faculty
More Info
This particular cohort will be delivered in a hybrid format, with in-person sessions at the beginning and the end of the program, and virtual sessions in between.
Going virtual does not mean you lose out on the value of face-to-face learning. Unlike traditional e-learning courses, the LDPSI is highly interactive and our instructors will ensure you get the most of your experience.
The IOG Difference
Our team is uniquely equipped to help you understand science and innovation policy, and to help you communicate scientific research and innovation in plain language that’s accessible to everyone.
Program Cost
Government and corporate organizations: $9,800
Any government or corporate organization that submits two or more nominations in one cohort: $8,800
Includes course tuition, course materials, online tools used during the course, registration to the annual Canadian Science Policy Conference, group mentoring, and one-on-one coaching.
Location: You can access the LDPSI across a network of virtual platforms and tools, all of which can be accessed from home, the office, or at any convenient location. In-person sessions will be held at the IOG Office, at 60 George Street in Ottawa's ByWard Market.
As a not-for-profit, the IOG does not collect HST.
Discounted rates are available for non-profit organizations.
Maximum 5 participants per cohort from the same department or organization.
