Call for Applications: Career Mentoring Program for Postdocs

The Office of Academic Training and Outreach Programs (ATOP) is piloting a new mentorship initiative, the CHOP Career Mentoring Program, for current postdoctoral fellows in fall 2021.

The deadline to apply is April 30, 2021.

The objective of this program is to provide CHOP postdocs an opportunity to develop a career mentoring relationship with CHOP postdoc alumni from various career paths or faculty beyond their own department or division. Secondary mentorship enriches the postdoc experience by providing a more well-rounded support team to ensure career success.

Program Information

• Advance and promote a culture of mentoring at CHOP
• Program Dates: October 2021-June 2022
• Each postdoc will be paired with one mentor based on their career area of interest and mentorship needs
• Mentor career areas include academia, industry, and non-profit
• Mentoring pairs will meet at least once per month in-person or virtually (10-12 hours total over a 9-month period)
• Set specific personal or professional goals to achieve during the program
• Participate in bi-monthly mentoring workshops and programming

Application Information

• View the program site for more details on how to apply
• Mentors in Academia
• Mentors in Industry and Non-Profit
• Application deadline is April 30, 2021

Questions? Contact Colleen Ambron