Mentoring can help you plan your next professional step and look at your career from a new perspective. This category includes programs that support skills development, career changes, promotion, entering a new industry, and making more informed career decisions.
Run by European Economic Association – Minorities in Economics Committee, EEA MinE Mentoring Programme 2026 gives phD candidates and early-career economists from minority groups access to structured mentoring. A European mentoring initiative connecting eligible economists with mentors from academia, government and business.
Who is it for? PhD candidates and early-career economists from minority groups
A structured mentoring opportunity for phD candidates and postdoctoral researchers in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology and related fields, EFMC-YSN Mentoring Programme 2026 is coordinated by EFMC – European Federation for Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology. The 2026 programme runs from September 2026 to June 2027 and combines one-to-one mentoring with career workshops and group discussions.
Who is it for? PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology and related fields
The European Lotteries organises EL WiLL Mentoring Programme 2026–2027 for women in European Lotteries member organisations who want to develop professionally and personally. The 2026–2027 edition runs from October 2026 to June 2027 and combines one-to-one mentoring with supporting activities for women in the European Lotteries community.
Who is it for? Women in European Lotteries member organisations who want to develop professionally and personally
ElevateHER Leadership Mentor Programme – Cohort 6 connects women in technology seeking leadership development with mentoring through Elevate - Women in Tech. The sixth cohort follows five earlier cohorts and recruits both mentors and mentees for a women-in-tech leadership programme.
Who is it for? Women in technology seeking leadership development
Run by European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA), EMMpower 2.0 Mentorship Programme 2026 gives music managers participating in the European Music Managers Alliance network access to structured mentoring. A long-term one-to-one programme for music managers in Europe, complemented by workshops and peer learning across a network of national organisations.
Who is it for? Music managers participating in the European Music Managers Alliance network
Equality Within Sport Mentoring Programme 2026–2027 is an international mentoring initiative from ENGSO for people working or volunteering on equality issues in sport organisations across Europe. An eight-month European programme combining mentoring, shared learning and networking for people working on equality in sport.
Who is it for? People working or volunteering on equality issues in sport organisations across Europe
European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) organises ESGO Mentorship Programme 2026–2027 for early-career professionals in gynaecologic oncology. A structured twelve-month one-to-one programme connecting senior leaders with early-career professionals for academic, clinical and leadership development.
Who is it for? Early-career professionals in gynaecologic oncology
ESHNR Mentoring Programme is an international mentoring initiative from European Society of Head and Neck Radiology (ESHNR) for early-career professionals and members in head and neck radiology who meet ESHNR programme criteria. A recurring mentoring programme of the European radiology society with regular online contact and opportunities to meet at ESHNR or ECR events.
Who is it for? Early-career professionals and members in head and neck radiology who meet ESHNR programme criteria
ESPR Early Career Investigator Mentoring Programme 2026 connects early-career investigators conducting child-health research with mentoring through European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR). The eighth round is a two-year research mentoring programme with formal matching and a mentor–mentee research project.
Who is it for? Early-career investigators conducting child-health research
EUFEPS Mentoring Program 2026 connects phD candidates in the later stage of their doctorate and postdoctoral researchers in pharmaceutical sciences with mentoring through European Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences (EUFEPS). A European one-to-one mentoring programme connecting early-career pharmaceutical scientists with experienced professionals from science, industry and public administration.
Who is it for? PhD candidates in the later stage of their doctorate and postdoctoral researchers in pharmaceutical sciences
A structured mentoring opportunity for spine-care professionals participating in EUROSPINE's international professional community, EUROSPINE Mentoring Programme 2026 is coordinated by EUROSPINE, the Spine Society of Europe. The programme is built around mentor–mentee pairs, monthly contact and research collaboration, with cross-border observational visits encouraged between participants.
Who is it for? Spine-care professionals participating in EUROSPINE's international professional community
EYP Mentorship Programme 2026 connects active EYP members, recent alumni and eligible participants in the programme's #WithRefugees pillar with mentoring through European Youth Parliament (EYP). The European Youth Parliament programme uses its pan-European alumni network to support academic and professional transitions and includes both a classic mentoring pillar and a #WithRefugees support pillar.
Who is it for? Active EYP members, recent alumni and eligible participants in the programme's #WithRefugees pillar
FOCAL International Mentoring Programme 2026 connects professionals in media archives and related fields who meet FOCAL International's programme criteria with mentoring through FOCAL International. An international mentoring programme accepting applications from around the world, with matching overseen by a dedicated FOCAL committee.
Who is it for? Professionals in media archives and related fields who meet FOCAL International's programme criteria
A structured mentoring opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students across Europe interested in EU affairs, public policy and international leadership, Future EU Leaders Mentorship Programme 2026 is coordinated by European Union Society / NODES. A selective pan-European, English-language online programme that matches students individually with professionals working in European affairs.
Who is it for? Undergraduate and graduate students across Europe interested in EU affairs, public policy and international leadership
GCA Mentoring Programme 2026/27 is an international mentoring initiative from Global Campus Alumni (Global Campus of Human Rights) for global Campus of Human Rights alumni and participants seeking professional guidance in human rights. A six-month one-to-one programme supporting up to 20 mentoring pairs with experienced human-rights professionals.
Who is it for? Global Campus of Human Rights alumni and participants seeking professional guidance in human rights
Global Leadership Mentoring Programme 2026 connects marketing professionals seeking leadership development through The Marketing Society with mentoring through The Marketing Society. A global leadership mentoring offer for marketers, pairing experienced leaders with professionals who want to develop their careers and leadership practice.
Who is it for? Marketing professionals seeking leadership development through The Marketing Society
Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI) connects students seeking structured career mentoring through GMI's participating institutions and partners with mentoring through Global Mentorship Initiative. GMI delivers a structured virtual mentoring journey built around twelve sessions and operates across a large international network.
Who is it for? Students seeking structured career mentoring through GMI's participating institutions and partners
A structured mentoring opportunity for women working in sports administration in EU and Erasmus+ associated countries, Her Turn European Leadership & Mentorship Programme 2026 is coordinated by President Kaljulaid Foundation + Out of the Box International + Miltton. The programme combines leadership development, an individual development plan, mentoring and peer learning for women in European sports administration.
Who is it for? Women working in sports administration in EU and Erasmus+ associated countries
INDEVOR (INSEAD's Global Impact Network) organises INDEVOR Impact Mentorship Program 2026 for students and impact professionals connected to INSEAD's global impact network. A flagship one-to-one programme linking students with INSEAD alumni and experienced professionals working in impact and sustainability.
Who is it for? Students and impact professionals connected to INSEAD's global impact network
Run by 100 Women in Finance, LaunchMe 2026 gives female students and early-career women in finance access to structured mentoring. A six-month global mentor–mentee programme for women entering or developing careers in finance.
Who is it for? Female students and early-career women in finance