As a mentee of the COMPASS Mentoring program you will be supported in your active and goal-oriented career development. A framework program is specifically tailored to career situations in science and science management. The experts running the program will guide you in finding a fitting mentor who aligns with your specific needs and aspirations. Mentors can come from any field, academia as well as the private sector, public authorities or the non-profit sector. Furthermore,you will have the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with others at various events.

Mentees have to invest time and energy in the mentee-mentor relationship and in the program and need a contract for at least 12 months during the program period. Furthermore your supervisor/PI must be informed and give consent.

As a mentor you support the mentees with your experience and knowledge to take their next career steps.

• invests time and attention for their mentee.
• engages with the mentee's concerns and contribute to their self-exploration.
• provides feedback on plans and goals, addresses risks and encourages the mentee to share their own experiences.
• shares their experiential knowledge and makes implicit knowledge transparent

The program intents the participation of the mentors in one online workshop and 3 - 6 meetings with their mentees.

Download the information sheet for COMPASS mentors here!

The program is open to a maximum of 24 participants. Two places are available for the FZJ. To apply for the programme you need to fill in an application form and answer some guiding questions in Lime Survey.

Here is the link to the application form. A document with the guiding questions can be downloaded here.

The total cost for one participant is € 1,700.00. The participation fee is covered by the Career Center & Postdoc Office, travel costs are expected to be paid by your institute.