MENTORS

Mentoring provides a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the professional development of a talented individual while potentially expanding your network and gaining valuable contacts for your career, group, or research program.  

Engaging with a mentee opens doors to new perspectives, fresh ideas, and innovative approaches that invigorate your work, fostering reflection, growth, and learning.

 
To ISSNAF members, the Young ISSNAF Mentoring Program offers a way to give back to the Italian community and make a tangible impact on the career of a talented Italian.  
 
PROGRAM DETAILS 
Programs details, including eligibility requirements, the information, and mentoring timeline, can be found here. 

PAIRING MENTORS AND MENTEES 

A lot of effort is put in pairing Mentors with mentees who work, or intend to work, in a related field and, when possible, in the same type of institution (academia, research center, or industry).

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The pairing process allows mentors to review applications and interview candidates to ensure a good match.

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Mentors are not expected to provide access to visiting positions or other opportunities. 

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Both mentors and mentees have the freedom to end their mentoring relationship at any time, without needing to provide a reason. If a partnership doesn't work out, it shouldn't be viewed as a failure on the part of either the mentor or the mentee.​
 
SIGN UP NOW! Become a Young ISSNAF Mentor. 

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Note that, depending on the number of applications and the specific goals of the mentees, it may happen that a mentor is not paired with a mentee.

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GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESSFULL MENTORING  

Following the ISSNAF Guidelines for Mentors can enhance the effectiveness of your mentoring experience.​

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QUESTIONS?
Contact young.issnaf@issnaf.org for questions and support.