Advanced Leadership Program
for Top Talents

Open Application Form

2026

Answer the questions below shortly but convincingly. We strongly advise you to always have a copy of your answers in a separate document in case of any unexpected technical problems.

The selection process involves three stages. You are entering the first stage: the application form. Secondly, the selected candidates are contacted for a phone or video interview. Thirdly, the selection committee of the Center for Leadership makes a decision and informs the candidates.

Progress:

BASIC INFORMATION

First Name

Last Name

Primary Email

Mobile Phone

Reference Contact

The most senior person you worked with. It should be someone who knows you and can give you recommendations when we contact them.

First Name

Last Name

Company / Organization

Phone Number

What do you think she/he will tell us about you when we contact her/him?

Background

Education: School, Degree, Years of Graduation. Please, use a separate line for each school.

Employment: Employer, Position or Title, Dates. Please, use a separate line for each organization/position.

Open Questions

We expect your answers to be deep and reflective, but not long just for the sake of being long (max. 1000 characters for each answer).

Why do you want to participate in the program in general and why is participation important for you now?

Are there any current challenges that the program may help you to address and how may it be useful for you or your organization?

What are the most impressive things you have achieved so far both in your professional and non-professional life?

If the value of life goes beyond oneself - what good do you want to contribute to this world or to the well-being of your community, society, or country?

At your current position, what are your specific duties and responsibilities?

As we review your application, is there anything else you would like us to know?

Your video

Please enter the url of your 30-45 second YouTube video introduction. We encourage you to do so, even if it is optional, so that we do not lose the chance of getting to know you better. Please make sure it is unlisted (non-private). See guide.

Confirmations

1. This is an intensive and challenging program run in an experiential learning setting. Participants should not expect much traditional classroom learning but rather an engaging experience for deep insights.

2. To benefit from the program the most, it is important that you are in a moment of your life when you can fully immerse yourself in the program, can dedicate 5 months for intensive study above your regular duties and when you are in a good physical and mental health condition.

3. The program is highly interactive and features a variety of teaching methods. In addition to formal Harvard case studies and a unique pedagogy of full-immersion as well as a real-time case, the program also uses films and various structured exercises, some of which involve poetry and philosophy readings. Participants analyze outside-class experiences, including their own past challenges. The program also features an inner journey of self-reflection for uncovering participants’ drivers that give meaning to their leadership work.

It is mandatory for all participants, for the purpose of learning, to participate in all sessions of the program:

Immersion program: October 2026 – June 2027
Online Class Session: 08 December 2026
First Residential Session: 24 – 30 January 2027
Second Residential Session: 01 – 02 April 2027
Graduation Session: 03 – 04 June 2027
Last assignment: June 2027

Do you commit to participate in each and every session of the program?

Yes, I commit to participate in each and every session of the program. No, I do not commit to participate in each and every session of the program.

Would you say that your overall well-being is in a good condition currently, both physically and mentally, and that you can dedicate fully to the learning process along your regular work duties?

Yes, I need no personal adjustments and can dedicate fully to the learning process. Not fully, I need slight adjustments for my full engagement. I'd be grateful to discuss this further in the later stages of the application process.

Have you been exposed to experiential learning before?

Yes, I have been exposed to experiential learning before. No, I have not been exposed to experiential learning before.

Session dates may change due to unexpected circumstances. In such a case we will make a special notice in advance for the fellows to rearrange their calendars.

I understand and agree.

ALP This Year

Overview

We are delighted we can make one of Europe’s best leadership programs accessible to all outstanding people.
Our promise is that the Academy will provide participants with a unique and life-changing experience and will be a standing resource for their future leadership work and personal life.

While most other programs end just after you have done the main coursework, the ALP continues beyond the core program, in order to create a valuable support system for our alumni, so that they can make a bigger positive impact for Poland and for the world.

Each year the ALP grows and offers new unique development and connection opportunities.
This year the whole program experience will include:

ALP core program;
Alumni Support Program upon graduation – closed meetings with alumni and special guests, continues education and social events;
Leadership Nests™ – licensing and participation;
Up to 12 Leadership Nests™meetings per year;
Access to the Advanced Management Program (AMP) & world-class leadership training post-graduation (for alumni and partners only);
Harvard licensing;

+ Life-long Alumni Status

In addition:

Educational events (closed meetings with guest educators and special guests);
Occasional tutoring by the Academy’s educators;
Social events (New Year’s party, mixer parties, opera and museum trips, etc.);
Readings and other educational materials;
Alumni reunions.

The ALP selection process involves three stages. Firstly, the candidates complete an online application form. Secondly, the selected candidates are contacted for a phone or video interview. Thirdly, the selection committee of the Center for Leadership makes a decision and informs the candidates.

A non-refundable application contribution in the amount of net EUR 20 (PLN 86) = gross EUR 25 (PLN 105,78) ) is the last step of this application form, and it is required for participation in the application process. There are no additional fees during the selection process.

Rules for Fellowship

This section is very important and should be read very carefully – we would like you to know our purpose and intentions because the ALP is built on trust and commitment to social good.

Please read the Rules for Fellowships here.

Fellowships Types

Fellowships of up to net EUR 10 000 are offered to outstanding candidates in need of support.
There are full fellowships and partial fellowships available, and they will be granted on a need basis and merit basis. This means that candidates with more need of support will have more chances to obtain a full fellowship, provided that they meet all merit requirements. We wish to avoid a situation in which people with substantial resources contribute to the program on exactly the same grounds as people with limited resources – we want our support to be granted on a just basis.
If you are a candidate from a non-business sector, Center for Leadership will grant fellowships to such candidates in four categories: i) non-profit and ii) public as well as iii) women and iv) young talents.
If you apply in a category of (i) women or (ii) young talents, you may be eligible for a fellowship also when you are from a business organization.
All candidates must go through the same selection process and are supported in a transparent way that ensures fairness of the process. Admission decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
Thanks to the Mike Murray Family, Center for Leadership can offer fellowship opportunities for people of Ukrainian origin in the difficult time of war.

Fellowship Commitment & Costs

Candidates who receive a YES! from us will become ALP fellows and – upon successful graduation – will receive a life-long alumni status.
The value of full fellowship is net EUR 10 000 = PLN 43 000 and the value of partial fellowship is between 90%-10% of EUR 10 000, depending on fellow’s need for support and merit.
All admitted Fellows, regardless of whether they are granted full or partial fellowships from the Center for Leadership, are required to cover by themselves: (1) personal commitment contribution (see below), as well as (2) part of the costs of their accommodation and travel expenses. Center for Leadership covers part of the accommodation costs and helps with travel (see below).

Commitment Contribution

The commitment contribution serves an important purpose and consists of 2 elements:

Registration contribution in the amount of net EUR 300 (PLN 1290) = gross EUR 369 (PLN 1586,70):

a. Paid only if accepted to the program.
b. Payment 2 weeks after receiving the admission letter only by fellows who have been accepted.

The registration contribution serves an important purpose and therefore is mandatory for all accepted fellows. Firstly, it is a sign of commitment – all Fellows need to be fully committed to the ALP work and be fully present during the program from day 1. It is important to avoid situations in which candidates accepted to the program do not show up for classes because “they are for free”. This is a real loss because it takes away the opportunity to participate in the ALP from other talented people. Secondly, it will cover some costs such as Harvard licensing for case studies, printouts of readings, and other materials, etc. that have to be covered before the program.

Personal alumni commitment contribution after graduation.

Fellows who will successfully graduate ALP and enter the Alumni community will be asked at the end of the program to make a personal alumni commitment contribution in the form of a donation to the University for Poland Foundation in a suggested amount of EUR 750 (PLN 3225) – some fellows contribute more and some less, depending on their financial situation, in line with the support principles enumerated above.

Paid 2 weeks after graduating from the ALP, once fellows have gone through the whole program and see its value for their personal and professional life.
Personal alumni commitment contribution supports a fund in the Foundation which is dedicated to the mission of creating world-class education in Poland and supporting the ALP Alumni and future generations of fellows.
The personal alumni commitment contribution is small relative to the value of granted fellowships of up to EUR 10 000, but it is still very important. It is a way of helping the ALP and the ALP Alumni community to grow and ensure sustainability in the future so that we can provide fellowships for other talented people in the coming years – fellows for fellows by fellows. It is a part of ALP culture and tradition, and ALP classes in the past have been able to create class fellowship funds that open up the ALP opportunity for good-hearted and talented people.

Support Principles

In line with our purpose of creating access to world-class education for talented Poles regardless of their financial status, any fellow who is unable to afford the registration contribution or the personal alumni commitment contribution may apply for financial support and we stand ready to reduce the contributions to 0 or to another affordable level. Financial support is offered to those fellows who need such support the most and in proportion to their financial situation, taking into account also non-financial reasons such as high expenditure on health or temporary unemployment issues.
To ensure full fairness of the process, the following principles of such support apply:

Principle 1: Financial support beyond the Fellowship size is offered to those fellows who need such support the most, and in proportion to their financial situation – we wish to avoid a situation in which people who do have substantial resources contribute on the same grounds as people with very limited resources.

Principle 2: Financial support beyond Fellowship size is offered to accepted fellows in a transparent way – the same criteria will apply to all fellows and will be made known in advance.

Principle 3: Fellows who need additional financial support beyond their Fellowship size will be able to apply for the reduction of the commitment contribution in the following order:
– 100% reduction in the commitment contribution – fellows earning less than the minimum gross salary in Poland according to GUS for the previous year.
– 50% reduction of the commitment contribution – fellows earning between the minimum gross salary in Poland and the average gross wage in Poland according to GUS for the previous year.
– 25% reduction in the contribution – fellows earning between the average gross wage and the personal income tax bracket for the high-end 32% tax rate.

Fellows who are above the limits or who can obtain reimbursement from their organization or HR department do not require support.

We do not ask for PIT statements. When applying for additional support, fellows are only obliged to sign a personal, written statement on whether they earn more or less than the given threshold; they do not have to tell us their exact salaries. We will not verify those statements and will simply trust our fellows.

We believe that this support system is fair. We hope for your trust and understanding.

Accommodation & Travel

What is covered by the Center for Leadership (included in the program)? Part of accommodation in a double-room, most meals and social events, including lunches, breakfasts, opening and closing gala dinners, and graduation.

What is covered by fellows? Part of accommodation, evening meal costs, travel costs, and personal daily expenses on campus.

Help with travel – we help with travel and connect fellows before the program to offer joint rides for those who do not have cars or need to save on travel costs.

Note: We do not provide any financial support in the form of stipends payable in monetary form directly to fellows.

Yes, I understand and accept Rules for Fellowship.

Yes, understand that accommodation on campus of the program is in double-rooms which means that Fellows share living space during the program.

Fellowships Selection & Payment Options

Since competition for fellowships is keen, please make careful consideration if you need a full fellowship of EUR 10 000 = PLN 43 000 or a partial fellowship of between 90%-10% of EUR 10 000. Make sure that you ask your organization for support, in case you would like to apply for a partial fellowship, so that your personal costs are minimized.

How would you like to finance your participation in the program?

Regular fee – I would like to have my costs covered by my organization/ personally. Partial Fellowship – I may cover part of my costs and I apply for a partial fellowship (choose the level of support below). Full Fellowship – I can only participate with the full fellowship and I understand that all participants who obtain it contribute a registration fee of net EUR 300 (PLN 1290) = gross EUR 369 (PLN 1586,70) and cover their travel and accommodation costs.

Partial Fellowship

Complete this section only if you selected Partial Fellowship above.

In case the number of applications is larger than the available number of full fellowships, would you be willing to participate with a partial fellowship that covers only part of the tuition (10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 90%)?

Partial Fellowship Options – please choose one level of support:

10% support – You cover 90% (EUR 9,000) and we support you with 10% (EUR 1,000). 25% support – You cover 75% (EUR 7,500) and we support you with 25% (EUR 2,500). 50% support – You cover 50% (EUR 5,000) and we support you with 50% (EUR 5,000). 75% support – You cover 25% (EUR 2,500) and we support you with 75% (EUR 7,500). 90% support – You cover 10% (EUR 1,000) and we support you with 90% (EUR 9,000).

Who will cover your share of the cost for the partial fellowship? (Required if you apply for partial fellowship).

My organization will cover my share of the cost. I will personally cover my share of the cost.

Full Fellowship

Complete this checkbox only if you selected Full Fellowship above.

I confirm that I am eligible and would like to apply for a full fellowship.

Please explain the reasons for applying for support provided by the fellowship:

Choose the category of fellowship:

Non-profit organizations Public organizations Women Young talents – up to 28 years old

Other

Agreements

I understand that there is a non-refundable application contribution in the amount of net EUR 20 (PLN 86) = gross EUR 25 (PLN 105,78) ) and it is a requirement for participation in the application process.

I hereby agree for processing my personal data for the purpose of the application process (In accordance with the GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC).

I understand that accepted candidates need to cover a minimum registration contribution in the amount of net EUR 300 (PLN 1290) = gross EUR 369 (PLN 1586,70) and cover their travel and accommodation costs - irrespectively if they have been granted a full or partial fellowship.

I would like to sign up to the Center for Leadership newsletter.

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Advanced Leadership Program
for Top Talents

Open Application Form

2026

BASIC INFORMATION

Reference Contact

Background

Open Questions

Your video

Confirmations

ALP This Year

Overview

Rules for Fellowship

Fellowships Types

Fellowship Commitment & Costs

Fellowships Selection & Payment Options

Other

Agreements

Applicant

Reference Contact

Background

Deep Answer Questions

Nomination

Other

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Advanced Leadership Program for Top Talents

Open Application Form

2026

BASIC INFORMATION

Reference Contact

Background

Open Questions

Your video

Confirmations

ALP This Year

Overview

Rules for Fellowship

Fellowships Types

Fellowship Commitment & Costs

Fellowships Selection & Payment Options

Other

Agreements

Applicant

Reference Contact

Background

Deep Answer Questions

Nomination

Other

Advanced Leadership Program
for Top Talents