The Fellowship Journey
The Sciana Network is committed to developing an inclusive generation of systems leaders who will transform the future of care, health and wellbeing.
The Sciana Experience
| Sciana is a cohort-based systems leadership for health and wellbeing programme and a network of mid-to senior-level health leaders. In cohorts of 18 Fellows, the two-year residential programme seeks to equip and prepare proven health leaders for future challenges to health and well-being. It particularly focusses on major trends in our health systems and how a solutions approach in an international context can drive reform at systems level. At the core of Sciana is a modern leadership development paradigm. The programme departs from traditional, lecture-based models in favour of experiential, peer-driven and challenge-based learning, providing an evolving curriculum shaped by emerging challenges and Fellow interests. Fellows engage in reflective practice, applied systems leadership projects (the Sciana Challenge), and cross-country collaboration, supported by expert facilitation, developmental mentoring, and a strong emphasis on trust, community, and shared values. |
Systems leadership according to the Sciana Network
The Sciana Network believes that improving health and wellbeing requires leadership that extends beyond the health sector. Transforming health systems demands collaboration across the sectors and systems that shape health, care and wellbeing. Systems leaders use their expertise, experience and influence to work across institutional, professional, sectoral and national boundaries to build shared understanding, align diverse perspectives and enable change. Our Fellows lead through collaboration to create influence beyond organisational boundaries, acting as connectors, bridge-builders and catalysts for structural change.
The Sciana Network’s definition of systems leadership is inspired by the work of Lisa Dreier, David Nabarro and Jane Nelson, Harvard Kennedy School.
Who should apply? | ||
The Sciana Network values diversity, equity and inclusion. The Sciana Network is committed to fostering an inclusive community of leaders across different backgrounds, experiences, and ages, recognising that diverse perspectives are essential to drive innovation and creating more inclusive health systems, in line with Sciana’s mission. We actively encourage people of all genders, races/ethnicities, sexual orientation, people with disabilities, and individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply. | ||
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Interested in applying for Sciana? | ||
Application process and dates for the diary | ||
 AprilCall for Applications |  JuneOnline application until 30th June |  OctoberOnline Interviews |
 NovemberFinal Decision by the Partners |  DecemberCommunication to successful candidates |  May and NovemberResidential Meetings |
Being a Sciana Fellow
What to expect during and after the residential programme
4 3-day residential meetings over 2 years
2-4 hours per month in self-directed work, meetings, and project development
International and national network activities
Collaborations with Sciana Advisors and contact with our strategic partnerships and friends
Contact
Louise Baker-SchusterChief Strategy and Partnerships Officer, Sciana and Bosch Health Campus | Júlia Escrivà MorenoProgram Associate, Health, Salzburg Global |
Meet the Partners
Sciana — The Health Leaders Network is a joint initiative of The Health Foundation, Careum and the Bosch Health Campus, in partnership with Salzburg Global.
