World Rowing invites applications for the Women in Sport High Performance Pathway (WISH) Programme – Cohort 6 (2026). The WISH Programme, funded by Olympic Solidarity (OS), a department of the IOC, aims to increase the number of women high-performance coaches at major events: this is a unique opportunity for elite coaches to enhance their skills and become more effective within their organisations.
Member federations are invited to nominate suitable candidates – a maximum of one (1) per country – to take part in the WISH Programme. World Rowing will conduct a selection process and support the participation of up to two elite coaches for Cohort 6 2026. This support includes funding to cover coaches’ travel to the UK and accommodation throughout the residential week 1 – 7 March 2026. Please note that the programme is conducted in English – candidates should have good written and spoken English (min IELTS 6.5)
Federations wishing to benefit from this opportunity should apply by Friday 5 Sept. 2025 via the link
https://worldrowingforms.wufoo.com/forms/x2310bf061jtjz/
Please be sure to attach the candidate’s CV and include the requested the supporting information.
NFs wishing to self fund candidates (i.e. cover coaches’ travel to the UK, accommodation throughout the residential week, provide sport specific opportunities and programme mentoring) should mention this intention in the nomination process.
Please do not hesitate to contact Anna Mguni at anna.mguni@worldrowing.com should you have any further questions.
