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Mentoringový program pro mladé vědecké pracovníky Univerzity Karlovy

Charles University mentoring program offering early-career researchers support from experienced academics in career development, research skills and navigation of the academic environment.

Who is it for?

PhD students, doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers and early-career academic staff

About the program

Mentoringový program Univerzity Karlovy is an initiative aimed at supporting the professional development of early-career researchers across the university's faculties. The program connects beginning researchers with more experienced academics and provides systematic support for building a research career.

Who the program is for

PhD students and doctoral candidates
Postdoctoral researchers and early-career academic staff

What the program offers

Individual mentoring and expert advice from experienced colleagues;
Support in career development, research career planning and academic orientation;
Help developing skills relevant to research (e.g., grant preparedness, publication strategy, project leadership);
Opportunities to build professional contacts and inter-faculty collaboration;
Integration into university initiatives supporting research and careers (e.g., the postdoctoral platform, career development activities and HR Excellence in Research).

Format and expected benefits

The mentoring format can be adapted to the mentee's needs and may include regular consultations, targeted advice on job or grant applications and support in building a professional network. The main benefit is faster acquisition of practical tools for research work and improved orientation within Charles University's academic environment.

The program is part of broader career and research support at Charles University and is intended for those who wish to systematically develop their professional competencies under the guidance of experienced colleagues.