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Royal Economic Society Women's Committee Mentoring Programme

Mentoring scheme that supports women in the early stages of academic careers in economics by pairing them with more experienced economists to discuss career development and academic challenges.

Who is it for?

Women in early academic economics careers

Programme overview

The Royal Economic Society Women’s Committee mentoring programme supports women in the early stages of academic careers in economics. It aims to provide tailored, confidential mentoring conversations that help mentees reflect on professional choices, plan career progression and address academic challenges.

Who it's for

This programme is intended for women in the early phases of an academic economics career, including researchers near completion of a PhD as well as postdoctoral and other early-career academics.

What mentees can expect

One-to-one mentoring with more experienced economists;
Guidance on career progression and professional choices;
Support in confronting academic challenges and setting development goals;
Conversations that are independent of immediate line-management relationships.

How mentoring is organised

Mentees are matched with more experienced economists who are outside their immediate line-management relationship, creating a space for open discussion of career paths and development priorities.