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ESOT Mentorship Programme 2026

Primary Topics:
professional development, career, work-life balance
Start Date:
Tuesday, January 13th 2026
End Date:
Wednesday, November 25th 2026
Country:
online
Description & Objectives:

The ESOT Mentorship Programme aims to provide transplant professionals with the opportunity for close interaction and expert guidance at a key stage of their career. Mentoring is a powerful personal development tool to 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 on the basis of their specialty and areas of interest.

The programme is conducted by the ESOT Education Committee in collaboration with the Young Professionals in Transplantation (YPT) Committee and participating ESOT Sections and Committees. Its aim is to empower emerging transplant professionals and nurture future leaders in transplantation.

ESOT is strongly committed to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion and strives to promote such values through its education programme. Members of traditionally underrepresented and marginalised groups are particularly encouraged to apply both as mentors and as mentees.

 

Target Group:

 Transplant professionals from all disciplines and countries.

Key programme information

  • Format: online
  • Duration: 12 months. Flexibility will be ensured on a case-by-case basis (including but not limited to maternity/paternity leave, unforeseen circumstances, medical conditions, etc.)
  • Periodic progress review: both mentors and mentees will be able to provide regular feedback on the effectiveness of the programme and will be requested to complete a final questionnaire to share their overall evaluation of the programme
  • Programme kick off
    • Introductory mentors’ workshop
    • Kick-off meeting: introduction of programme and participants
  • Individual mentor-mentee sessions (1 meeting/month)
  • Professional development workshop (all mentees): one professional development workshop will be held during the programme; topics will be selected based on the needs and interests of the mentees.
  • Certificate of completion for mentors and mentees

ESOT Education Team

Laura Contessi
Education Manager
laura.contessi@esot.org

Denise De Salvo
Project Coordinator
denise.desalvo@esot.org

Prospective mentees should: 

  • Be ESOT members (no geographical restrictions apply) in good standing and currently employed at a research or care institution
  • Have good knowledge and understanding of the English language
  • Be willing to engage in a structured, year-long programme
  • Be willing to attend most of the meetings and workshops

Prospective mentors should: 

  • Be ESOT members (no geographical restrictions apply) in good standing and currently employed at a research or care institution
  • Have good knowledge and understanding of the English language
  • Have extensive expertise and a proven track record in the transplantation field
  • Have expertise in mentoring (i.e., supervising master students, PhD Fellows, new professional colleagues, etc.)
  • Be strongly motivated to nurture future leaders in transplantation
  • Be able to provide sound career advice
  • Possess excellent communication skills

ESOT Membership
Be(come) part of Europe’s largest network of dedicated transplant professionals whilst benefiting from reduced fees for all ESOT events and courses! If you are not yet a member, please join us today.

Mentees will have the opportunity to get expert guidance regarding their personal and/or professional development from an established leader in the field, exchange best practices and ideas, gain leadership skills, expand their network, and develop new synergies and collaborations. In addition, mentees will receive financial support to visit their mentor’s centres. 

Mentors will have the opportunity to share their experience and expertise, to support the development of and give something back to the field of transplantation, to expand their network, and to further develop management and leadership skills.

How to register

Please send the following documents to Denise De Salvo (denise.desalvo@esot.org) no later than Sunday, 26 October 2025: 

To become a mentor 

  • A brief CV (max. 2 pages) – longer CVs will not be considered. 
  • 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, your educational goals with the mentees. 

To become a mentee 

  • A brief CV (max. 2 pages) – longer CVs will not be considered. 
  • 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. 
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