PhD Circle Mentoring Program
Connecting experience with ambition.
Our Mentoring Program combines tailored one-on-one tandem mentorship with a collaborative mentee community designed to support your career path across any sector.
Your career journey does not have to be navigated alone.
Building a meaningful career path brings immense potential, but also unique challenges. Whether you are exploring your options or navigating a major transition across academia, industry, or alternative fields, tailored mentorship offers the clarity and direction you need. This program empowers early-career members to take charge of their professional development.
What can mentees gain?
The program is designed to help you evaluate where you are, build confidence in your decisions, and strengthen your professional profile, across academia, industry, or wherever you're headed.
- Strategic evaluation of your current position and future prospects across academia, industry, or alternative career paths.
- Enhanced self-reflection, stronger decision-making skills, and greater confidence in navigating complex career choices.
- Strategies to build your profile, personal brand, and positioning within your wider professional community.
Applications for this cycle are open from 1 October to 30 November 2026.
Ready to apply? The application takes about ten minutes. A few things are worth preparing beforehand: your CV, a list of publications or research achievements, and a short motivation letter (max one page) outlining your need for mentoring, your current situation, and the challenges you're facing.
Share your experience. Support the next generation.
Mentoring is also a chance to reflect on your own career path and help shape the next generation. Here's what mentors gain from taking part:
- The opportunity to guide the next generation and share lessons learned from your own professional journey.
- Space to reflect on your career path, refine your advisory style, and practice empathetic leadership.
- Network expansion across different disciplines, industries, and career stages.
- Demonstrable leadership experience and service commitment to enhance your CV and professional portfolio.
Where do you want your career to go?
Whether you're building an academic career, exploring industry, or charting a different path altogether, the PhD Circle Mentoring Program is designed to help you take the next step. Use the menu above to jump straight to applying as a mentee or a mentor.
