Join the 2026-2027 Champions Cohort

The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) invites Signatory Members to apply for the 2026–2027 PRME Champions Cohort - the highest level of engagement within the PRME community.

PRME Champions are a select group of institutions that drive systemic change in management education, providing thought and action leadership on responsible management in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participation offers opportunities to accelerate your institution’s transformation while shaping the future of management education globally. At the same time, the role of serving and supporting the development of our community is a key responsibility as a Champion for PRME. Past cohorts have created influential resources such as the Blueprint for SDG Integration into Curriculum, Research, and Partnerships, the Climate Literacy Training for Business Schools, and the SDG 4 Manifesto.

Focus for 2026–2027

The next cycle will center on:

• Transforming management education in five key areas: research, educational frameworks, sustainability-based partnerships, curricula, and thought leadership.

• Serving the broader PRME community through active engagement with Chapters, Working Groups, and global opportunities.

• Lead the engagement strategy for PRME Commons, a digital hub for accountability, peer learning, and exchange across the global community.

• Advance collective projects that address institutional challenges and deliver scalable impact for business schools and society.

Key Benefits

Champion institutions gain:

• Global recognition as thought and action leaders in responsible management education.

• Opportunities to collaborate on pioneering projects and showcase results on international stages.

• Visibility and positioning as ambassadors for the PRME community at local, regional, and global levels.

• Preferential access to exclusive PRME and UN Global Compact opportunities.

• Support and coordination from the PRME Secretariat throughout the cycle.

Programme Structure

Over two years, Champions will take part in in-person and hybrid meetings, online check-ins, and collaborative projects. Key dates include:

• Onboarding: February 2026 (Online)

• Community Building: 26–27 June 2026 (PRME Global Forum, Cairo, Egypt)

• Hybrid Workshop: 31 Aug–1 Sept 2026 (Lüneburg, Germany)

• Mid-Cycle Online Check-ins: Dec 2026 & Mar 2027

• Global Forum Meeting: June 2027 (Location TBC)

• Hybrid Workshop #2: Sept 2027 (Location TBC)

• Closing: Dec 2027 (Online)

Eligibility & Commitment

Applicants must be:

• A Communicating and paying PRME Signatory with a record of engagement.

• Able to provide a commitment letter from the highest executive authority.

• Prepared to designate a core team of at least three representatives.

• Committed to attending all mandatory meetings and actively engaging in collaborative work.

• Willing to make the Champions Contribution (tiered by institutional budget) annually.

Application Timeline

• Apply by: 15 November 2025

• Shortlist Announced: 12 December 2025

• Commitment Letter Due: 5 January 2026

• Official Announcement: 12 January 2026

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