Welcome to the FASEB Fellows for the Future Mentor Interest Form |
Become a Mentor to a FASEB LEAPS Fellow
The FASEB Fellows for the Future program empowers the next generation of scientific leaders by providing mentorship, leadership training, and sponsored engagement in scientific societies’ professional development opportunities. It is funded by the National Science Foundation’s Leading Culture Change through Professional Societies of Biology (BIO-LEAPS) program.
Why Mentor a FASEB Fellow for the Future?
- Foster Inclusivity Within Your Society: FASEB Fellows for the Future builds on prior Federation efforts that seek to increase engagement of early-career researchers in scientific societies;
- Support the Next Generation of Leaders in Your Field: FASEB Fellows for the Future are early-career researchers representing many facets of diversity who have demonstrated interest in society governance and leadership; and
- Give Back to the Research Community: Help shape the future of your research field by empowering Fellows to overcome barriers and establish a strong research network.
What's Involved?
- Participating in virtual mentoring meetings with their paired Fellow six times in a calendar year, with guided discussion topics provided by FASEB;
- Providing in-person mentoring and networking support during the society’s annual conference; and
- Attending and actively participating in the two-day Fellows for the Future retreat at FASEB’s headquarters in Rockville, Maryland (expenses supported by grant).
Are You a Good Fit?
We are seeking U.S.-based scientific society leaders who:
We are seeking U.S.-based scientific society leaders who:
- have experience in society leadership, mentoring, and fostering diversity and inclusion in science.
- Are passionate about mentoring and supporting early-career researchers
- Understand the challenges and opportunities in fostering equity and inclusion in science
Next Steps?
This form is designed to assess your level of interest and commitment.
This form is designed to assess your level of interest and commitment.
- Interested but Need More Information? Share you interest level, and we will follow-up with more details.
- Ready to Commit? Proceed to the application steps and join our community of FASEB Fellows for the Future Mentors
We value your dedication to shaping the future of biomedical research. Together, we can build a more inclusive, innovative, and vibrant research community!