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Apply for Accelerate

Apply for Accelerate

Accelerate has been developed to support the next generation of leaders who have traditionally faced well documented barriers developing into senior leadership positions.

The programme is for women, disabled, LGBTQUIA+, and ethnic minority staff at grades 7 and 8, both in Academic and Professional Services, who have an ambition to reach grade 9.

Please seek the support of your line manager before applying.

The information you submit on the form below will be used in the application and selection process.

The programme is limited to 20 participants.

The closing date for applications is 04 October 2024.


If you have any questions, please get in touch at .

Information drop in

We will be holding a drop in on Wednesday 25 September, 3-4pm, for people interested in applying to find out more. Please follow this link to join.

In order to take part you and your manager must be available to attend all sessions (required)

Privacy notice

This form will be used to manage participation in the Accelerate. Your participation will be recorded and associated with your name, but the data will not be used for any purpose other than as a record of sign up for the programme. Please see our Staff Privacy Notice or Student Privacy Notice for further information.

The University of Warwick is the Data Controller of any information you have entered on this form and is committed to protecting the rights of individuals in line with Data Protection Legislation. The University's Data Protection webpages provide further information on your rights and how the University processes personal data. If you wish to submit a data subjects rights request, make a complaint or report a suspected personal data breach, please contact the University’s Data Protection Officer by email at infocompliance@warwick.ac.uk.

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