Mentorship Scheme Programme 2024/2025
Published 18/10/2024
EARMA Mentorship Scheme
A platform for professional growth and learning
The EARMA Mentorship Scheme is a tailored initiative designed to foster a culture of continuous learning, meaningful networking, and the exchange of best practices among EARMA members. Launched on October 30, 2023, the pilot scheme targeted early-career research management professionals, pairing them with experienced mentors. The programme provides a structured environment where experienced mentors guide new professionals in their research management careers.
Scope and objectives
The new programme will involve 20 participants (ten mentors and ten mentees) from the EARMA community, paired based on criteria such as years of experience, areas of expertise, and development goals. Mentees propose discussion topics, which are agreed upon with mentors, and all activities take place in a confidential setting. The scheme encourages international pairings and in-person or virtual meetings after a kick-off event on February 6, 2025, at the EARMA office in Brussels, for which the attendance of participants is required.
Hence, the Mentorship Scheme programme promotes:
- Lifelong learning: enabling continuous professional growth
- Networking and best practices exchange: building a robust platform for shared knowledge and collaboration
- Support for new professionals: offering guidance and mentorship to early-career research managers
And it aims to:
- Accelerate professional development and cultivate excellence
- Build a sustainable, long-term mentoring culture
- Enhance international networking and partnerships
- Facilitate structured knowledge sharing and skill development
- Strengthen the community through professional relationships
Eligibility
Both mentors and mentees should meet the following requirements:
- Being a current EARMA member in good standing, provided they have been members for at least the previous membership year
- Participating in the kick-off event on February 6, 2025, at the EARMA office in Brussels
- Being committed available for regular in-person and online meetings with your mentor or mentee is essential
Pairing Criteria
Mentors and mentees will be paired under the following criteria:
- Number of years in the profession
- Topic(s) of expertise (mentor)
- Topic(s) for desired personal development (mentee)
- EARMA will place an emphasis on international pairings
- Mentors should have a minimum of five years’ experience in research management
Programme activities
- Kick-off event: An in-person event to introduce participants to the programme
- Activity plan: Mentor-mentee pairs will define their objectives and an activity plan
- Monthly meetings: Regular digital or in-person meetings to discuss pre-agreed topics
- Optional visits: Encouraged but self-funded, to foster deeper mentor-mentee collaboration
- Conference meet-up: An opportunity to connect during the EARMA Conference
Evaluation and notification
All eligible applications will be evaluated by the EARMA Awards Committee. Applicants will be paired and ranked according to the criteria described above and pairs that are most compatible and ranked highest will be considered for the mentoring scheme programme. However, EARMA reserves the right not to choose the pair regardless of ranking. When applications have been assessed and recommendations approved, all applicants will be notified of the outcome by mid-December 2024.
Application and contact information
Applications to join as a mentor or mentee are open until November 22, 2024.
Apply: Complete this form
Please note that applying is an acknowledgment that you have read and agreed to the EARMA Mentorship Scheme’s Code of conduct.
For inquiries, contact EARMA via email at earma@earma.org.
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