Managing people and growing as a leader often require more than knowledge gained through formal training. These programs create opportunities to learn from experienced managers and leaders while developing leadership skills, decision-making, team-building, and long-term professional growth.
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A structured mentoring opportunity for cardiology professionals and emerging leaders who meet the American College of Cardiology programme criteria, ACC International Mentorship Program 2026 is coordinated by American College of Cardiology (ACC). An international mentoring initiative within the American College of Cardiology's leadership-development activities.
Who is it for? Cardiology professionals and emerging leaders who meet the American College of Cardiology programme criteria
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Amazons Project consortium organises Amazons Mentorship Programme 2026 for young women developing environmental-leadership skills in participating European countries and Brazil. An international mentoring programme with individual mentors and partners in Poland, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands and Brazil.
Who is it for? Young women developing environmental-leadership skills in participating European countries and Brazil
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CEPOL – European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training organises CEPOL General Mentoring Programme 2026 for eligible law-enforcement officials from EU Member States, Western Balkan countries and Türkiye. A formal mentoring programme for law-enforcement officials, with applications handled through CEPOL's LEEd platform and cross-border professional learning at its core.
Who is it for? Eligible law-enforcement officials from EU Member States, Western Balkan countries and Türkiye
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A structured mentoring opportunity for law-enforcement officials participating in eligible CEPOL international-cooperation projects, CEPOL International Cooperation Mentoring Programme 2026 is coordinated by CEPOL – European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training. A separate CEPOL mentoring track that supports knowledge transfer between EU law-enforcement bodies and partner countries through structured...
Who is it for? Law-enforcement officials participating in eligible CEPOL international-cooperation projects
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A structured mentoring opportunity for early- and mid-career communication professionals in the EACD community, EACD Connector Mentorship Programme 2026 is coordinated by European Association of Communication Directors (EACD). A six-month one-to-one programme matching communication professionals with experienced leaders from different European countries.
Who is it for? Early- and mid-career communication professionals in the EACD community
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EAIE Mentorship Programme is an international mentoring initiative from European Association for International Education (EAIE) for eAIE members working in international higher education. The annual programme lasts about nine months and intentionally matches participants in comparable roles from different countries.
Who is it for? EAIE members working in international higher education
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European Digital UniverCity (EDUC Alliance) organises EDUC Staff Mentoring Programme 2026 for administrative and professional staff at universities in the EDUC alliance. A cross-university mentoring programme for staff from different EDUC universities, focused on professional development and European networking.
Who is it for? Administrative and professional staff at universities in the EDUC alliance
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Run by European Innovation Council / European Commission, EIC Women Leadership Programme 2026 gives women researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs who meet EIC or eligible EIT participation criteria access to structured mentoring. A European leadership journey combining practical training, individual mentoring, business coaching and networking for women in the innovation ecosystem.
Who is it for? Women researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs who meet EIC or eligible EIT participation criteria
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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
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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
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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
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Run by European Women Rectors Association (EWORA), EWORA Academic Leadership and Mentoring Programme for Women 2026–2027 gives women holding academic leadership roles in Europe access to structured mentoring. A one-year pilot programme for selected women in European academia, combining group mentoring with the possibility of additional one-to-one mentoring.
Who is it for? Women holding academic leadership roles in Europe
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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
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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
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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
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Mutual Mentorship Programme 2026 is an international mentoring initiative from Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa for participants from Europe and the MENA region selected for the Swedish Dialogue Institute programme. A one-year mutual-mentoring model in which participants from Europe and MENA work in pairs while each person takes both mentor and mentee roles.
Who is it for? Participants from Europe and the MENA region selected for the Swedish Dialogue Institute programme
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A structured mentoring opportunity for members of the Professional Women's Network seeking international career development, PWN Global Mentoring Programme 2026 is coordinated by PWN Global (Professional Women’s Network). An eight-month programme connecting mentors and mentees across countries, with a strong focus on international careers.
Who is it for? Members of the Professional Women's Network seeking international career development
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Run by European Women on Boards (EWOB), SheLeads Group Mentoring Program 2026 gives women aspiring to senior leadership and board roles access to structured mentoring. The programme uses group mentoring, typically with two to four mentees per mentor, and runs two cohorts during 2026.
Who is it for? Women aspiring to senior leadership and board roles
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SIGAWomen Global Mentorship Programme 2026 is an international mentoring initiative from Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) for women aspiring to leadership roles in sport. The programme connects aspiring female leaders in sport with an international pool of experienced mentors.
Who is it for? Women aspiring to leadership roles in sport
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Free, four-month individual mentoring for women launching or advancing careers in IT and new technologies.
Who is it for? Women pursuing IT careers
