Mentoring - University of Greifswald

The joint project “KarriereWegeMentoring Wissenschaft MV” is part of the state mentoring initiative, being implemented by both the University of Greifswald and the University of Rostock.

Mentoring is a proven and effective instrument for purposefully supporting junior researchers, which strengthens the potential and competencies of highly qualified female junior researches on their career paths and contributes towards equal opportunities.

It encourages participants to plan and pursue their own professional path precisely. Mentoring programmes pass on knowledge about how to deal with management requirements, structures and processes. They are there to help improve the opportunities at the start of a career and for career advancement, give access to career-enhancing contacts and help build up an own professional network.

The joint project KarriereWegeMentoring M-V bases its activities on the quality standards of the Federal Association for Mentoring in Science (Bundesverband der Mentoring-Programme in der Wissenschaft, Forum Mentoring e.V.).

KarriereWegeMentoring M-V is funded by funds from the European Social Fund for Germany and the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Mentoring for Female Graduates Interested in Doing a Doctorate

This 6-month programme is aimed at female students at the final stage of their degrees. Group mentoring with an experienced doctoral candidate as mentor is the core element of the programme. It includes participation in a seminar programme and networking events.

Mentoring for Female Doctoral Candidates

This programme is aimed at all female doctoral candidates from all of the University of Greifswald’s faculties and includes one-to-one mentoring, an extensive seminar programme, exchange in smaller peer groups and attendance at career-relevant networking events for a total duration of 16 months.

Mentoring for Female PostDocs and Junior Professors

Women, who aim to become professors or gain managerial positions and take part in the mentoring programme, receive specific support to help them establish two one-to-one mentoring relationships and participate in a seminar programme and networking events. Furthermore, the 22-month programme gives participants the opportunity to gain advice from colleagues in interdisciplinary peer groups. If requested, coaching with external professional coaches can be organised.

Contact:

Annette Ehmler

Programme Manager
University of Greifswald

Domstraße 11 / Eingang 4 / 1^st Floor
17489 Greifswald
Tel.: +49 3834 86-1146
ehmler(at)uni-greifswald(dot)de