Research on leadership preparation programs in our field typically focuses on program design and delivery mode (e.g., closed cohorts, internships, distance learning, partnerships), curriculum and pedagogy (e.g., learning theories, syllabi content, learning outcomes), and occasionally program faculty. A critically missing component of research is about those actively engaged in learning--the candidates--and their lived and learned experiences. This call for research on program participants emerged from a review of research literature conducted by the authors. (Contains 2 tables.)