Apply to the Brava Leadership Institute 2027 Cohort
The BLI application is less about proving yourself and more about showing us how you think. There are no right answers here. We're a community that names hard things honestly, so we ask questions that ask the same of you. Expect the form to take 30–45 minutes; you can save and return to it. Applications for the 2027 cohort close December 1st, 2026.
Tell us who you are
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
How did you hear about the Brava Leadership Institute? (Select all that apply)
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Application Questions
Why are you interested in being part of this institute and doing leadership training?
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What internal organizational dynamics have been the most difficult for you to understand or navigate?
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What is the toughest piece of feedback your team has given you in the last year, and how did you respond to it?
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Describe your relationship to vulnerability.
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What takeaways do you want to gain from participating in this training and coaching program?
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What subject area brings up the most discomfort for you when discussing your leadership?
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BLI's 2027 tuition operates on a sliding scale from $2,500 to the full cost of $12,000, thanks to significant support from the Marguerite Casey Foundation. Which level can you or your institution commit to?
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$2,500
$6,000
$12,000 (full cost)
I'd like to talk with someone about what's possible. (ie: scholarships, payment plans)
Tier selection has no bearing on admission decisions
Anything else you want to add? (optional)
Is there anyone else who you think should apply to BLI? (optional)
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No, not right now
If yes, please share their name, email, and (optionally) how you know them. With your permission, we'd love to reach out and let them know you thought of them.
BLI's work is grounded in a set of shared beliefs about power, institutions, and leadership. Before applying, please read through our
ethos, beliefs, and values
on our website, and confirm this kind of development and support is a fit for you.
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I've read BLI's ethos, beliefs, and values, and I see myself and my institution in this work.
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