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Program Year 2027–2028
Schedule, Tuition & Fees
There are no application fees, and tuition is covered by AmericanHort.
Schedule
The Program Year
*All dates are subject to change
Pre-Program
August 2027
Virtual
Orientation Webinar & Pre-Course Work
01 · Session One
September 14–15, 2027
In-person
Strategy & Competitive Positioning
02 · Session Two
November 9–10, 2027
In-person
People Leadership & External Engagement
03 · Session Three
January 25–26, 2028
In-person · Washington, D.C.
Financial Fluency & Advocacy
04 · Session Four
June 6–7, 2028
In-person
Value Chain, Negotiation & Influence
July · Cultivate
July 15–16, 2028
In-person · Cultivate, Columbus, Ohio
LEAD Project Presentations to HRI & AmericanHort Leadership and Graduation
Between sessions: reinforcement webinars, individual and team work, and LEAD Project development.
Session locations will be updated on HRILeadershipAcademy.org as they are finalized. All dates are subject to change.
Your Investment
Time Commitment
~10 hrs
Each month on preparation, plus four two-day in-person sessions and travel.
40–45 hrs
In total on your team's LEAD Project.
Cultivate
In July for class, LEAD presentations, and graduation.
Support Included
2–4 hours per month of group advising, plus individual access to facilitators for course work and the LEAD Project.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
The Horticultural Research Institute values talent and seeks to select the best candidates irrespective of their ability to pay. AmericanHort has made a generous financial commitment to make this possible by covering application fees, tuition, and housing and meal costs during in-person sessions for all students.
Once accepted to the program, students will be required to provide a $500 deposit, which is refundable upon successful completion of the program. The deposit is our effort to ensure your commitment to completing the program. Please contact us if you will need travel fund assistance, as stipends may be awarded based on a demonstrated need.
At a Glance
Application fees
None
Tuition, housing & meals
Covered
Deposit, refundable
$500
Apply
Class of 2028 applications close February 5. Selection is competitive and class size is limited.