The call for mentees is now closed for submissions. Next call wil Autumn 25.
Schedule of the Pilot Mentoring Cycle: 08-10/24 Call for applications to the programme - mentors - CLOSED 11-12/24 Call for applications to the programme - mentees - CLOSED 01/25 Matching mentee-mentor pairs - CLOSED 02/25 - 12/25 Mentoring meetings (approx.five meetings per year) The mentoring programme focuses on: 1. Providing tools for the smooth career development of young researchers. It helps to eff obstacles and address dilemmas related to career direction. 2. Supporting equal opportunities and cultural and institutional change at Charles Univers emphasis on supporting women in science and research. Target Group Mentees are employees of Charles University - young researchers in the early stages of the - Ph.D. holders with a maximum of eight years of experience in science and research, both men. Applicants are welcome regardless of their preferred future career in research - thos habilitation as well as those planning further career steps outside of academia. Mentors are experienced researchers with a minimum of eight years of experience in science after earning a Ph.D. Mentors are expected to come from Charles University, other Czech or institutions, and non-academic sectors (companies, government institutions, non-profit org Mentors from academic environments must have a permanent position (associate professor or Mentors from non-academic environments will not be required to have a Ph.D. title. Expected Benefits of the Mentoring Programme: Benefits for Mentees • Identifying and achieving preferred career goals through gaining informal information an networks (networking). • Informed decisions in the area of enhancing competencies to facilitate progress in the c path. • Informed decisions in balancing personal and professional life. Benefits for Mentors • Gaining mentoring skills and transferring them into work as a supervisor and educator. • Adopting a supportive culture in working with young researchers. Benefits for Charles University • A functioning mentoring program as a proven support tool for women - young researchers i stages of their careers, and subsequently reducing gender segregation in middle and high university management. • Introducing new procedures for the career development of young researchers through the s experiences from experienced colleagues from Charles University and other institutions. Content of Mentoring Meetings Meetings must always be confidential. Mutual trust and the awareness that discussed topics will not be disclosed outside the pair are the foundation of successful mentoring. The meetings should focus on the program's objectives, i.e., setting and achieving career identifying the competencies needed to achieve them, and balancing personal and profession relevant). At the first meeting, the mentee, in cooperation with the mentor, will set spec Mentoring Agreement that they want to achieve during the mentoring meetings. Examples of discussed topics include: specifics of an academic career, the path to a perma position, career transition to a non-academic institution, competencies needed to achieve competitiveness/conflicts within the research group, balancing personal and work life, etc Various forms of meetings are welcome: discussions, joint visits to professional symposium events, etc. Selection of Mentors Mentors will be selected based on the applications received within the Call for Mentors. B received applications, twenty mentors will be selected, ensuring a roughly equal represent and women, covering all major scientific disciplines (humanities and social sciences, natu medical sciences, and technical fields), and including both employees of Charles Universit change) and those from other academic and non-academic institutions. Emphasis will be plac variability. The list of mentors will be published on the program's website, and if necessary, potentia outside this list will be contacted to reflect the preferences of mentee applicants. Mente the opportunity to propose their own mentor, whom the program administrator will contact. be financially compensated for their mentoring activities. The main benefit for mentors is competencies through mentoring. These competencies include: the ability to motivate and support younger colleagues, leader communication skills, the ability to see a situation from another's perspective, and creat open feedback. A mentor should also be someone ready to share their own experiences, knowledge, and exper be empathetic, open, and supportive. Selection of Mentees Mentees will be selected based on the Call for Mentees. The application will consist of an form, CV, and motivation letter. If the program administrator receives more than twenty ap selection will be based on the following criteria: a) gender (priority will be given to fe with half of the mentee spots reserved for them), b) scientific discipline (a wide represe disciplines across the university will be preferred), c) the applicant's motivation to par the program. Special consideration will be given to applications that address topics such mobility, and non-traditional career paths. Matching Mentee – Mentor Matching will be based on the preferences indicated by mentees in the program application, they can choose a mentor from the list. If no potential mentor matches the mentee's prefer project administrator will contact other potential mentors outside the original list. Inte pairs of mentee-mentor will be welcomed. A specialist on equal opportunities will be invol matching process to ensure that the mentoring program provides the greatest benefit in the opportunities at Charles University. Mentors and mentees must also have a "minimum professional distance." Minimum professional means that the mentor must not be an employee of the same department/institute as the ment experienced researchers working in a similar field at foreign universities or applicants f private sector will be preferred as mentors to ensure the mentors' independence from the p institution. Detailed information for mentees and the application form for the mentoring programme will here in early November 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Eva Janů at eva.janu(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz [ MAIL "eva.janu(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz"] with the subject "Mentoring Program for Young Researchers. The Mentoring Program is administered by the Department for Science and Research, Rector's Charles University. Other Tools for Supporting the Career Development of Young Researchers at Charles Universi The mentoring program is one of the pillars of the Career Development Programme for Young Charles University. In addition to mentoring, young researchers can also take advantage of opportunities [ URL "UKEN-2041.html "] according to the European Competence Framework for
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