CAUDIT Leadership Institute Applications

Applications to the 2026 Program will open in May.

Thank you for your interest in this incredible program. The number of applications each year grows and acceptance into the program isn't guaranteed.  We highly recommend that you read the information below and discuss your participation with your CIO/librarian ahead of time.   

There is a separate application portal for IT practitioners and Library practitioners.

As spaces are limited in each intake, application to the program isn't guaranteed and where there are multiple applications from the same organisation, your CIO/library will be asked to prioritise the placements with the first typically being offered a place and the second being placed on a waitlist in the event that a place becomes available.   

Due to the strong reputation of this program, we manage a waitlist each year, therefore, if you have applied and can no longer attend please let us know within three weeks of your placement confirmation so that your spot can be offered to a waitlisted applicant.  

Withdrawals after this time cannot be offered to another person due to the profiling that each applicant must complete.  Where your placement has been successfully transferred to an alternative applicant, there is no financial obligation to you.  Where your withdrawal is not able to be offered to an alternative applicant, refunds will be processed inline with the CAUDIT refund police and include all hard costs associated with withdrawing from the program such as accommodation block bookings and contracted activities associated with the program.  

Therefore please let us know as soon as possible if your circumstances change by reaching out to Cassandra Spencer, CAUDIT Director Capability & Experience, and we will work out the best solution for you.

• Library applications are being coordinated by the CAUL team.  Please reach out to caul@caul.edu.au if you have any questions.
• ICT and eResearch and other applications are being coordinated by Cassandra Spencer, Director, Capabilities & Experience.  If you are an ICT or eResearch staff member and have any questions please reach out to Cassandra directly.