The Synapse Mentorship Program runs from October 2024 to April 2025 during which each mentee-mentor pair will meet 4-6 times and work on several topics. The topics are flexible and are based on your specific needs, such as personal development or professional growth. In addition to the one-on-one sessions, Synapse will host a series of events including workshops and networking sessions for both mentees and mentors. This will allow both mentees and mentors to expand their network and gain key tools to strengthen their profiles.
Are you ready for it?
For Mentees
Becoming a mentee will allow you to explore different topics with your mentor. You can focus on your personal development or perhaps on your professional growth. Whatever you decide to work on, it will be together with a mentor with a life science background like yours. They will challenge your perspectives, guide your decisions and let you tap into their experience and knowledge in an informal and safe environment.
The mentor will be assigned to you depending on your interests, your personality, and your career goals. Synapse will take into consideration your motivation for the program and the application where you can express what kind of a mentor you wish for.
Who can apply?
You are eligible to enter the program if:
- You are a 3rd-year BSc student or have at least one year left in your MSc’s program and you’re not going on exchange during the mentorship program.
- You are enrolled in a life science program at a university in the Copenhagen area (Lund University included).
- You are available for the kick-off event. The event will be held in Copenhagen on 24th of October.
How to apply
Simply fill out this application form.
When applying we ask for your CV(maximum 2 pages), short description of yourself, motivation for joining this program, and couple of questions where we try to figure out what kind of a mentor you wish for. This information is important for us to make the best possible match for you!
For Mentors
Becoming a mentor will allow you to inspire the next generation of life science students, grow your professional network and gain valuable skills like coaching and leadership.
In addition to the one-to-one meetings with your mentee and the main events, Synapse organises two events dedicated exclusively to mentors. During these events, you will be able to expand your professional network.
The mentee will be assigned to you depending on your interests, your personality, and your development goals.
Becoming a Mentor
You are eligible to enter the program if:
- You have a life science university degree.
- You have at least 1-2 years of work/academic experience in a Danish labour market.
- You are willing to be engaged and share knowledge as well as experiences during the entire mentorship program.
- You are available for the kick-off event. The event will be held in Copenhagen on 24th of October.
How to contact us
If you are interested in joining the program, contact us at mentorship@synapse-connect.org. We will invite you to a preliminary meeting. Here we will provide you with all the program information and assess your fit. After the meeting, we will ask you to pick 9 words that best describe yourself. The words are about personality, interests and development goals. We will use these words to find the best match for you!
Sign-up link for mentors is here.
Our Strategic Partner
KMP+ House of Mentoring
KMP+ House of Mentoring is a consulting firm based in Denmark. We operate globally, and our clients' mentoring programmes include participants from around the world, reflecting a diverse and extensive international reach. We offer expert knowledge, experienced consultants, comprehensive online toolkits, and a broad array of training programmes and supporting resources, all backed by ongoing assistance to ensure the success and effectiveness of our mentoring initiatives.Our unique approach to mentoring is rooted in our definition of mentoring as a learning partnership for mutual development. This approach forms the foundation of the Mentor+Game™, designed to train both mentors and mentees, and our 5-Phase Model, which supports the design of professional mentoring programmes. Since 2000, we have designed and delivered state-of-the-art mentoring programmes based on in-depth research and best practices for a wide range of clients around the world. We are actively engaged in relevant research and collaborate with leading academics to generate and disseminate pioneering knowledge on mentoring and learning.Kirsten M. Poulsen, CEO of KMP+ House of Mentoring, is a thought leader and the author of these concepts, as well as several books and numerous articles on mentoring for talent, leadership, and career development.