The eligibility requirements for the program are as below: Academic Qualification: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in any stream. Work Experience: Between 5 -15 years. Language Proficiency: Be comfortable with English as the medium of instruction. Project Requirement: Ability to undertake a project addressing any topic related to the management and leadership of delivering high performance sport related services.

The High Performance Leadership Program is best suited for experienced sports professionals from the following segments within the sports industry:​Public sector/government positions (Administrators from SAI, State Sports Departments etc) Head Coaches/Senior Coaches with National/State teams or with elite training academies Senior positions within Sports Leagues and Competitions, private academies Not for profit sports foundations Current/Ex- Elite Athletes

Rs 45,000/- + GST Early bird discount: The fees for early bird applicants are Rs 40,000/- + GST. This early bird discount is applicable for admissions confirmed by August 15, 2024. Group Discount: Any organization sponsoring 4 or more participants to a program will be entitled to a discounted fee of Rs 40,000/- + GST.

In order to be considered for the program, a candidate will have to provide the following for review by the selection committee: Current Curriculum Vitae: To include information on educational background and professional employment experience particularly in the sports sector Personal Statement: This statement should include why you want to enroll in the program and your long-term career goals. The statement should not exceed 250 words. The State of Indian Sport: In 250 words or less please provide your analysis of the sporting [focusing on Olympic, Asian & Commonwealth Games context] ecosystem in India. Letter of Sponsorship: For Candidates Nominated/Sponsored by Organizations, a letter of sponsorship from the organization would be mandatory.

The Certification Program shall be for a period of 7 months, and shall consist of the following: Certification Program Induction Session: 1 session of 2 - 2.5 hours. The induction aims to provide the participants with an understanding of the Certification Program requirements, regulations etc., and will outline to participants the academic support provided by the Certification Program team as well as the peer support and collaboration opportunities available to them. Online Expert led Sessions: 16 sessions (1 session/ week for a period of 4 months) covering 5 modules, with each session of two (2) hours, for a total of 32 hours. Open Sessions: 16 sessions (1-2 sessions/ week for a period of 3 months), with each session of one (1) hour, for a total of 16 hours. Group Research Project: Duration: 1 month Individual Project Work: Duration: 2 months *Open Sessions shall run simultaneously with Group Research Project followed by Individual Project Work.** (the duration of the Certification Program mentioned herein, the number of sessions and timelines provided hereinbelow are indicative, and shall be subject to the sole discretion of Dani)