ESMAC Mentorship Program

The program provides young research-oriented attendees with the opportunity to meet and consult with senior researchers of the ESMAC society, who may serve as mentors. For senior researchers, this is an opportunity to share experiences, ideas, and discover the next generation of exciting researchers. Engaging in mentorship can lead to the exchange of novel ideas and perspectives, enriching the professional journey of both mentor and mentee alike.

This initiative presents an excellent opportunity to cultivate your international network, laying a strong foundation for your future career endeavors. It also serves as a platform to engage in discussions regarding your research and gain fresh perspectives and insights.

The program is set up to last a year, with the opportunity of prolonging the mentorship.

Following last year’s success, mentors and mentees were highly positive with comments such as:

 

Mentees: “A nicely crafted program, careful matching of mentors/mentees, a nice venue to meet and interact, and very open and caring mentors make this program a must for participants at the beginning of their career.”

 

Mentors: “Good experience to share knowledge with people who are interested in the same topics. A good way to get in touch with other scientific groups.”

 

Program process and what to expect

1. – As a mentee: Scroll through our mentor list and see if you find a suitable mentor. If not, we would love to help you to find a good match!

    – As a mentor: please just follow the application details below.

2. Mentees and mentors sign up for the program (see application details below).

3. If the mentor agrees, the ESMAC mentorship team sends an email to the mentee with instructions on how to contact the mentor. The mentee is expected to make first contact with the selected mentor via email, indicating up to 3 specific questions that they would like to discuss during the face-to-face meeting at the conference.

4. Mentor and mentee communicate via email to structure the length and content of the first meeting and to arrange a meeting time during the conference.

5. Mentor and mentee meet at the conference at the specially designated location for mentorship or at a location of their choice.

6. Fireworks explode!

 

Application

Registration for the program will open in June. If you have any questions, please contact mentorship@esmac.org

Please provide for your application following information:

  1. Name, institution, and contact details
  2. Your preferred role: mentor/mentee
  3. If you are a mentee, feel free, if you know, to provide up to 3 possible mentors of your choice with contact details.
  4. Please state if your primary interest is focused on research or a career path (brief summary)
  5. Current position, field, and professional goals
  6. Proof of ESMAC membership