A major opportunity for professional development
The ESOT Mentorship Programme aims to provide transplant professionals with the opportunity for close interaction and expert guidance at a key stage of their careers. Mentoring is a powerful personal development tool that can help one develop one’s career, change direction if desired or necessary, and support work-life balance.
The programme welcomes mentors and mentees from all disciplines, and participants can apply to work with expert mentors selected based on their specialty and areas of interest.
ESOT is strongly committed to principles of equality, fairness, and inclusion and strives to promote such values through its education programme. Members of traditionally underrepresented and marginalised groups are particularly encouraged to apply as mentors and mentees.
Read all programme details here.
Apply to become a mentor
Are you an experienced and established transplant professional?
Are you interested in the opportunity to support the development of and give something back to the field of transplantation?
Would you like to expand your network and develop your management and leadership skills?
Eligibility criteria
As a prerequisite, prospective mentors must meet the following criteria:
- ESOT Membership in good standing, with no geographical restrictions, and current employment at a research or care institution
- Proficiency in the English language
- Extensive expertise and a proven track record in the field of transplantation
- Proficiency in mentoring, including supervising master’s students, PhD fellows, and new professional colleagues
- Strong motivation to cultivate future leaders in transplantation
- Ability to offer sound career guidance
- Excellent communication skills
How to apply
To apply for this programme, please send the following documents to Denise De Salvo (denise.desalvo@esot.org) no later than Monday, 4 November:
- A complete CV
- A letter outlining your expertise, your background, your motivation to participate in the programme, the ideas and approach you expect to implement in the mentorship programme, and your educational goals with the mentees.
The ESOT Education Committee will review applications. The 5 selected mentees will be presented with several potential mentors and can choose their mentor based on their interests and area of specialisation.
All programme participants will receive a free registration to attend the ESOT Congress 2025, which will include a special networking event.
Apply to become a mentee
Do you wish to get expert guidance regarding your personal and/or professional development from an established leader in the field?
Are you interested in sharing best practices and exchanging ideas?
Would you like to develop leadership skills, expand your network and develop new synergies?
Eligibility criteria
Prospective mentees are required to meet the following criteria:
- They must be current ESOT members in good standing, without geographical restrictions, and presently employed at a research or care institution.
- Proficiency in the English language is essential.
- Commitment to engaging in a structured, year-long programme is mandatory.
- Attendance at the majority of meetings and workshops is expected.
How to apply
To apply for this programme, please send the following documents to Denise De Salvo (denise.desalvo@esot.org) no later than Monday, 4 November:
- A complete CV
- A letter detailing your interest in and commitment to the full programme, specifying your needs, the type of mentor you are looking for, and what you are hoping to gain from the mentorship programme.
The ESOT Education Committee will review applications and select a maximum of 5 mentees.
All programme participants will get a free registration to attend the ESOT Congress 2025, where a unique networking event will occur.
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INFO SESSION ON 22 OCTOBER AT 18:00 CEST
Do you have questions? Please email the ESOT Education Team:
Laura Contessi – Education Manager: laura.contessi@esot.org
Denise De Salvo – Project Coordinator: denise.desalvo@esot.org
