This fellowship is designed for experienced professionals with responsibility for organised governance, quality, assurance, risk, strategy or system leadership. Including:Minimum 3-5 years professional / academic experience in relevant fieldsInterest in governance/ leadership / policy / strategic decision-makingSome level of organisational support (a requirement of the programme is to complete a project with a host organisation, which you must source independently)Competence in English speaking, writing, reading, and understanding

The Fellowship allows you to learn from the leading experts in governance and to deepen your expertise. Explore critical issuses including :Governance principles & ValuesIntergrated and system-wide governanceResilience and preparednessRegulations and scrutinyEthics and public involvement Data and AI governance legal implications of governanceEffective boards and governance systems Understand the implications of implementing quality governance within both a national and international settingUnderstand the core principles of quality governance in both corporate and public sectorsDevelop expertise in quality governance through aligned governance project development and implementationConfidently analyse and debate governance issues in Board and corporate settingsDevelop a clear grasp of research, literature, and global trends in quality governance, and apply these insights effectively in professional practiceLearn from peers and collaborate across sectors to exchange best practices and co-create transferable quality governance solutionsEngage with recognised experts in quality governance to build advanced knowledge and translate expert insights into your own professional practiceBe supported in the development and implementation of a national/ organisational project - commissioned by host organisationsDevelop practical solutions to real organisational challenges whilst strengthening your strategic leadership capabilities. Gain recognition through this prestigious fellowship as you network with cohorts past and present.

2026 ScheduleModuleDelivery DateDelivery ModeWelcome and IntroductionThursday 17th September 2026Online (part-day)1. Principles and Values of GovernanceThursday 1st October 2026In-Person (full day)2. Principles and Values of GovernanceFriday 2nd October 2026In-Person (full day)Project Check-InThursday 22nd October 2026Online (part-day)3. Integrated Governance and Governance between OrganisationsThursday 12th November 2026In-Person (full day)4. Contemporary Issues and Trends in Governance - Resilience, Preparedness and Global GovernanceFriday 13th November 2026In-Person (full day)Project Check-InThursday 3rd December 2026Online (part-day)5. Scrutiny Regulations and Governance SystemsThursday 14th January 2027In-Person (full day)6. Developing a Regulated Model of GovernanceFriday 15th January 2027In-Person (full day)Project Check-InThursday 4th February 2027Online (part-day)7. Public Involvement / Ethics, Data & AI GovernanceThursday 25th February 2027In-Person (full day)8. Legal Implications in Relation to GovernanceFriday 26th February 2027In-Person (full day)Project Check-InThursday 18th March 2027Online (part-day)9. Governance SystemsThursday 8th April 2027In-Person (full day)10. The Working BoardFriday 9th April 2027In-Person (full day)Project PresentationsThursday 29th April 2027In-Person (full day)ProjectThe fellowship programme is structured around each participant identifying, designing and progressing a substantive governance project within their own organisation or system. This will not be a simulated exercise or case study — it is a live workstream that the participant owns and is accountable for throughout the duration of the programme. Projects are initiated at the point of enrolment, meaning that learning from the modules is applied in real time: concepts, frameworks and discussions encountered across programme modules are tested and embedded directly within the participant's own governance context as the programme unfolds.A condition of participation in the fellowship is that each project carries formal organisational endorsement, sought at Board level or, at a minimum, senior executive level. This ensures that the participant has the mandate and institutional support necessary to progress meaningful change, and that the work sits within — rather than alongside — the governance structures of their organisation. It also signals to the organisation that the fellowship is not simply a professional development exercise for the individual, but an active contribution to the organisation's own quality governance development.Throughout the programme, participants engage in structured project check-ins, alongside their learning modules, thus allowing them to draw on guidance from the programme and the perspectives of a peer cohort drawn from across public health, education, governance and related fields. This cross-sector peer engagement is a deliberate feature of the fellowship: governance challenges — whether in a private system, academic institution or a public body — frequently benefit from being examined through lenses that sit outside the immediate professional environment.At the conclusion of the programme, participants present their project and produce a formal project report. The programme does not require that every project be fully complete at this point, recognising that substantive governance change often operates across longer institutional timeframes. What is expected is that participants have met the milestones and deliverables agreed at the outset, and can demonstrate clear progress and impact to date. The project report therefore serves both as a professional record for the participant and as a practical governance document of value to their organisation.

The fellowship is taught in a hybrid mode at Strathclyde Business School, Strathclyde university Glasgow, Scotland. Modules are taught both online and in person over an 8 month period starting from October 2026. The course fees are £6500. To apply click the link below or on our main programmes page to register your interest with Strathclyde Business School.