Our new mentoring program has launched – first call on “Career Transitions”

Published on November 26, 2025

The wait is over! We are excited to announce the launch of the first edition of our mentoring program, dedicated to the theme of career transitions. This initiative will support early-career researchers by connecting them with mentors from the Vienna BioCenter community who have successfully transitioned into one of the many career paths beyond academia.

Applications for both mentors and mentees are open until December 20th, the mentoring program will run from January to July 2026. Please find more details about the program and the application link on our new mentoring page:

>> Mentoring Program <<

Are you eager to support a young Vienna BioCenter fellow on their career journey?
Would you like guidance from someone with first-hand experience in a specific industry to help you navigate your own transition?

Say no more — we look forward to receiving your application! 😊

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