'The University of Manchester wholly supports the principles and spirit of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers; and is highly committed to implementing good practice. I am delighted therefore to offer my support to, and endorsement of, the Researchers into Management Leadership Development Programme. This is a further example of the kind of support initiatives that the University of Manchester is developing and I urge you to take advantage of this opportunity if you feel that your future career direction lies in research leadership.'

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell