Available through application | Available to Students, Fellow and Graduates
ESO College Mentorship Programme
All ESO College Members can request a mentor through our Mentorship Programme — a personalised support opportunity designed to help you grow in your academic, clinical, and personal development.
What the Programme Offers
Selected mentees are paired with a dedicated ESO College Mentor for a one-year collaboration. Mentors offer support tailored to the mentee’s objectives, including:
- Career planning and transitions
- Academic writing and publishing
- Research design and grant writing
- Personal wellbeing and work–life balance
- Exam preparation (national or ESMO boards)
- Building professional networks
- Identifying high-quality training opportunities
Examples of Mentorship Topics
ESO Mentors have supported mentees in areas such as:
- Writing and submitting research grants
- Publishing in scientific journals and choosing the right outlet
- Preparing impactful oral presentations
- Understanding and interpreting academic impact metrics (h-index, citations)
- Navigating burnout and maintaining balance
- Selecting and applying to international training centres
- Planning and completing a Master’s or PhD
- Preparing for National or ESMO certification exams
- Joining translational and clinical research projects
- Expanding international networks
How It Works
- Duration: 12 months
- Format: Virtual — contact via Zoom, email, or phone
- Frequency: Self-managed between mentor and mentee
- In-person meetings: Optional, if both attend the same congress
If you’re an ESO College Member interested in applying for the next Mentorship round, stay tuned — applications will reopen in 2026.
