Women in Finance Fellowship

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Women in Finance Fellowship

At IMD, we are committed to contributing to a more diverse and gender equitable business world by fostering inclusivity, promoting viewpoint diversity, and empowering women to chart their personal paths to success.

The IMD Women in Finance Fellowship supports outstanding women in the field of finance and gives them an opportunity to take their skills, knowledge, and career to the next level. The fellowship provides up to 20% sponsorship on IMD’s Strategic Finance program for female professionals with a proven track record of achievement and impact.

“We women are very good at multitasking.”

“The main barriers women face in finance are still the same gender biases.”

How to become an IMD Women in Finance fellow

To join the IMD Women in Finance Fellowship, you need to demonstrate:

Significant experience in financial services (10+ years)
A proven track record of professional achievements
Potential for future growth and impact
Willingness to become an ambassador for the IMD Strategic Finance program and an advocate for gender diversity in the financial industry

Submit an essay of up to 550 words telling us how you meet the criteria for the IMD Women in Finance Fellowship and what your contribution to fostering female talent in finance would be. Please include your essay within your application file for the Strategic Finance program.

You need to submit your essay when you apply for the Strategic Finance program, with the rest of your application file.

Applications for the IMD Women in Finance Fellowship will be assessed by a committee chaired by the Program Director. You will be notified on your application status by the Program Advisor team.

Act as a Strategic Finance program ambassador in your organization and community
Advocate a more diverse and gender equitable financial industry
Contribute to the Strategic Finance program as a guest speaker and/or mentor according to your availability

Speak with our team

Schedule a call with a Program Advisor to find out more about the IMD Women in Finance fellowship.

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Join us for a masterclass or an information session and experience for yourself what IMD has to offer you, your career and your future.

Next start & fee

Length: 5 days on campus.

Dates

13 May – 17 May 2024

Location

Lausanne

Length

5 days

Price

CHF 10,900

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