An academic career involves many decisions related to research, publishing, collaboration, mobility, and future career paths. The mentoring programs collected here support PhD candidates, researchers, and scientists in developing their academic careers and planning their next steps both within and beyond academia.
Mentoring program by Alumniportal Deutschland/DAAD for women in academia, offering career guidance, experience exchange, and networking.
Who is it for? Women in science and research
Carlos Simon Foundation for Research in Women’s Health organises Carlos Simon Foundation Mentorship Program 2026–2027 for researchers eligible for the Carlos Simon Foundation programme in women's health. An international research-mentoring initiative in women's health that is open to applicants from multiple countries.
Who is it for? Researchers eligible for the Carlos Simon Foundation programme in women's health
Climate Policy Analysis & Mentorship Program 2026 is an international mentoring initiative from Green Finance Hub for researchers, students and climate leaders working on climate policy and sustainable finance. A nine-month international programme combining climate-policy work with a formal mentoring component.
Who is it for? Researchers, students and climate leaders working on climate policy and sustainable finance
EARMA Mentoring Programme 2027 connects research managers and administrators who are EARMA members with mentoring through EARMA (European Association of Research Managers and Administrators). The programme brings together 20 participants in ten mentor–mentee pairs, with monthly meetings and an international networking component.
Who is it for? Research managers and administrators who are EARMA members
EASD Early Career Academy Mentorship Programme 2026 connects early-career diabetes researchers and clinicians in Europe with mentoring through European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). A one-year one-to-one mentoring programme for EASD early-career researchers and clinicians, with support for international professional development.
Who is it for? Early-career diabetes researchers and clinicians in Europe
EASL Mentorships Programme 2026 is an international mentoring initiative from European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) for early-career hepatology professionals who meet EASL eligibility criteria. A one-year programme offered in classic and virtual formats; the face-to-face route requires mentor and mentee to work in different European countries.
Who is it for? Early-career hepatology professionals who meet EASL eligibility criteria
Early Careers in Antennas and Propagation (ECAP) / EurAAP organises ECAP Mentoring Programme 2026–2027 for early-career professionals in antennas and propagation. The programme runs from September 2026 to June 2027 and connects early-career mentees with experienced mentors in the European and international antennas-and-propagation community.
Who is it for? Early-career professionals in antennas and propagation
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
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
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
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
International mentoring programme linking experienced academics and professionals with students, scholars and cultural workers at risk, prioritising those affected by the Russian war in Ukraine and other vulnerable communities across East‑Central/Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Who is it for? At‑risk students, scholars and cultural workers
A global mentoring program connecting researchers and experts at various career stages through matched mentor–mentee pairs, offering career development support and international networking opportunities.
Who is it for? Students, PhD candidates, and early-career researchers