RisingWISE: An enterprise course by and for women

RisingWISE is an award-winning joint programme for women researchers in STEMM from Cambridge and Oxford universities, that is consistently described as “life-changing” and “transformative”.  

Since 2018, RisingWISE has supported more than 360 women across 50+ disciplines through skills, leadership and entrepreneurship development, building networks and contacts with industry, and forming collaborative peer networks across the two Universities.  

Apply now for your place - but please check all dates first - see below! 

Application Deadline: Friday 4 September

Queries? Email Louisa: mpls.enterprise@mpls.ox.ac.uk

Who is eligible for RisingWISE?

You can apply for RisingWISE as a current member of staff from the University of Oxford or University of Cambridge working as an early career researcher in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medical sciences (STEMM) in academia. We also welcome a small number of industry postdocs or DPhil students who are nearing the end of their studies and are thinking about next steps.

Please find the privacy notice associated with RisingWISE applications here. 

We are aware that weekend participation can create challenges for those with caring responsibilities. As such (and although the programme is run on a limited budget), we welcome input and feedback regarding how we can support families and help facilitate your attendance on the programme. Please contact Louisa at mpls.enterprise@mpls.ox.ac.uk to explore potential arrangements. 

RisingWISE 2026–27: How, when and where?

We will shortly open applications for this next iteration. To receive an email letting you know when we are live for applications please do email Louisa on the below email address, or if you have any queries: mpls.enterprise@mpls.ox.ac.uk 

Before applying or registering interest, please check the dates below. Attendance to all dates is expected from participants.

Apply here for your place!

Application Deadline: Friday 4 September