Postdoc-2PhD Mentoring program for postdocs and doctoral researchers at MDC, FMP and FU BCP.

Mentoring pairs consist of 1 postdoc-mentor and 1 mentee, who meet monthly over the course of six months. Mentors and mentees are matched based on the information provided in mentor and mentee applications (focus of interest, career trajectory, etc.) during a matching event on May 8, 2024, 9 - 11.30 am. During a kick-off workshop you will be supported in starting your mentoring relationship successfully. The workshop will take place on May 21, 2024, 1 - 5 pm, participation is mandatory.

The program provides an open and supportive environment for participants to accelerate their professional development. The mentors share career experiences, challenges, or opportunities with the aim of developing mentees’ self-confidence, leadership, communication skills, and professionalism. The mentees benefit from a confidential space in which to discuss and clarify their career and personal objectives.

The program represents a unique opportunity for postdocs to gain new skills via training opportunities and practical experience. Mentoring is an important skill for all postdocs looking to advance to the next stage of their careers. 

We recommend that postdocs applying to be mentors have at least 2 years of postdoc, industry or other relevant post-PhD experience. For mentees, we recommend that doctoral students are in at least the 2^nd year of their doctoral studies. For more information about the program please see the PtP Mentoring-Guidelines.

Application deadline: April 12, 2024.

Interested? Please register here.