EARMA Mentorship Scheme 2026

Application Form

Launching in January 2026, this year-long programme pairs 10 emerging professionals with 10 experienced research managers. Prioritising knowledge sharing and professional growth.

We especially welcome applications from widening countries.

Application deadline: September 22, 2025.


Note: If you applied to be a mentor and have been an eligible EARMA member in the last two open calls, you do not need to complete this form. Please simply confirm your interest here.
1.I am applying to participate in this programme as:(Required.)
APPLICANT INFORMATION
2.Full name:(Required.)
3.Email:(Required.)
4.Institution:(Required.)
5.Institution's country:(Required.)
6.Job Title:(Required.)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
7.Are you an EARMA member?(Required.)
8.How long have you been EARMA member?(Required.)
9.EARMA Membership Number:

It can be found in your EARMA profile in the "account" details, for better illustration please click here.
10.Is your institution in a widening country (check the list here)?(Required.)
11.Can you join the Kick-off Event in Brussels on January 29, 2026?(Required.)
PAIRING CRITERIA
12.Number of years as RMA:(Required.)
13.Number of years in current position:(Required.)
14.The primary topic I wish to address in the mentor/mentee relationship:(Required.)
15.The secondary topic I wish to address in the mentor/mentee relationship:(Required.)
16.Other topics I wish to address in the mentor/mentee relationship:(Required.)
17.Short motivation letter [max 350 words]:(Required.)
FINAL QUESTIONS
18.If applicable...

I have the approval from my line manager to participate in the Mentorship scheme:
19.Where did you hear about the EARMA Mentorship Scheme?
20.If applying as a mentor...

I agree that my information may be stored securely so I can be contacted in future to confirm my interest and availability for the Mentorship Scheme, without needing to provide all my details again. If I haven’t actively mentored in the past three years, I understand I may receive an annual invitation to consider participating again.(Required.)
21.Space to share any additional comments or notes.
Please note that submitting an application is an acknowledgment that you have read and agree to the EARMA Mentorship Scheme’s Code of Conduct.