An artist's impression of gravitational waves generated by binary neutron stars. Near the upper right there are two aqua spheres and radiating out in a circular funnel pattern is an aqua blue wave with a faint grid pattern underneath it all.

A hand is outstretched holding a stop watch.

Photo of scientists working on a test with the Mars Helicopter

NASA LEADS Program

LEADS Program Overview

Time commitment

Part-time for 12 months

learning environment

Blended: Virtual & in-person

participants

20 Civil Servants in Science

Application Deadline

Oct. 10, 2024 at 11:59 pm ET

The Science Mission Directorate is excited to introduce its first leadership development program designed specifically for NASA scientists. As a pilot offering, NASA’s Leadership for Excellence, Advancement, and Diversity in the Sciences (LEADS) will focus on the development of civil servant scientists who have a high potential for assuming greater leadership roles. The 12-month, part-time cohort program will require in-person and virtual sessions. Participants will also complete a capstone project. NASA LEADS is open to all civil servant scientists from GS-13 through GS-15, including supervisors.

The first call for applicants to NASA LEADS is now open!