Mentors Program
The COALESCE program provides a unique opportunity for promising mid-career scientists to expand their mentoring skills and contribute to the development of the next generation of research scientists.
The program includes:
- Three (3) day training course on effective mentoring and how to promote the career development of junior investigators
- Birkman Assessment for effective team-building and productivity
- Quarterly sessions on leadership and professional skills development with leading organizational psychologists and pedagogical specialists
- Networking opportunities with public health leaders from prominent global health agencies and institutions
Program Benefits
Our program is designed to provide value for everyone along the mentor-mentee chain. When information and resources are shared between people and cultures, everyone wins.
Portfolio
Expansion of your research portfolio.
Networks
Augment your reach to junior and senior colleagues globally
Confidence
Increase your ability to guide individuals and organizations
Mentors Program Checklist
Mentors Program FAQs
What is the time commitment required for participation in the program?
Mentors will be required to attend a three (3) day training program in early November 2021. After successful completion of the training, mentors assigned to a program scholar will be asked to commit to regular meetings with their mentee at least twice a month during the trainee’s entire 12-month training phase.
All mentors will also participate in a one (1) hour quarterly sessions.
Will I be compensated for my participation in the program?
Unfortunately, mentors will not be monetarily compensated for their participation in the program; however, as a result of program participation, mentors will have access to a network of public health leaders from prominent global health agencies and institutions and an opportunity to develop skill sets to enhance their own professional development.
