Overview
Deadline: November 5, 2026 Applications are invited for the University of Oxford x St. Gallen Symposium Global Leadership Challenge 2026. The Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) aims to help emerging leaders grow in the wisdom and character required for responsible leadership that makes a real difference in the world — leadership that does not simply seek
Complete competition details
Deadline: November 5, 2026
Applications are invited for the University of Oxford x St. Gallen Symposium Global Leadership Challenge 2026 . The Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) aims to help emerging leaders grow in the wisdom and character required for responsible leadership that makes a real difference in the world — leadership that does not simply seek to fulfil personal ambition but advances the common good.
GLC is a joint initiative of the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium, supported by partners. From 10–14 December 2026, the GLC will focus on challenges defined by their partners. Participants will work on real-world issues and co-create impact projects, addressing them through the lens of responsible leadership and sustainability.
Benefits
Become part of a diverse global community of young, responsible leaders
Engage with world-renowned academics and senior business and policy leaders
Develop action projects that address some of the most pressing global challenges using design thinking principles
Learn to lead in a way that not only advances personal ambition but actively seeks the wider good of society
Earn an official Certificate of Achievement
Receive bespoke leadership training and mentorship offered by the Oxford Character Project
Win an invitation to attend the 56th St Gallen Symposium in April 2027 – all expenses covered – as Leaders of Tomorrow, if your team is one of the top three performing teams.
Eligibility
You are a student (currently enrolled in a Masters or a PhD programme) or a young professional (aged between 21-30 years).
You have finished your undergraduate studies.
You have already demonstrated your commitment to responsible leadership through extra-curricular activities and/or work experience.
You are committed to investing around five half-days from 10-14 December 2026 for the GLC. Please tentatively block these days — your availability is required.
Active participation in all GLC sessions is mandatory to receive a Certificate of Achievement.
They welcome applications from around the world and from all academic disciplines.
Application
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t wait until the deadline.
Click here to apply
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