All sectors of Australian fishing and aquaculture need strong, effective, connected leadership to respond well to the challenges and opportunities before them.
The FRDC invests in leadership development at the national level through a number of Programs outlined below.
| Program | Number of places | Status |
| 18 | Expressions of interest are now open for the 2018 Program. | |
| 2 | Applications for Course 25 are open until 30 September 2017. | |
|
Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarship |
1 |
Applications for 2019 are currently open until 15 June 2018 |
|
Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry |
1 | Applications close on 13 October 2017. |
