Questionnaire for mentees 2022-2023 Survey

Thank you for your interest in the ABIS Mentoring Programme for ESRs! Please answer the questions below in order to apply and to help us find the best matching mentor for you. Please note that if you are selected, the information in this form will be shared with the mentors you will meet during the matchmaking event and the ABIS Team.

Please be aware that in order to take part in the Mentoring Programme we ask mentees to contribute a fee of:

€500 - if your institution is an ABIS Member
€750 - if your institution is not an ABIS Member

The fee includes 6-8 hours of 1:1 mentoring sessions over 9 months, additional workshops and informal meetups with other mentees and mentors and the support of the ABIS team. We expect the fee to be paid after the outcome of the matchmaking process and before the start of the 1:1 sessions.

1.Name(Required.)

2.Position(Required.)

3.Institution(Required.)

4.Email address(Required.)

5.Country of origin

6.Languages you speak(Required.)

7.Link to your online profile

8.Research area and interests(Required.)

9.Years of research experience(Required.)

10.What are your main strengths? (share at least 3)(Required.)

11.Please explain why you want to be mentored. Why would this program matter to you?(Required.)

12.In which area would you like to be mentored? e.g. academic career, corporate career, relationship-building, leadership, entrepreneurship, etc.

13.What goals would you like to achieve by participating to the Mentoring Programme?(Required.)

14.What type of mentoring style would seek out in a mentor? (max. 3)(Required.)

‘Letting Go’: you like being given time to let things develop; you do not respond well to rushing, pressure and an over-emotional approach

'Active Listening’: you like being asked clarifying questions, shown understanding of your point of view and and interest in your own opinion

'Advisory style': you like receiving suggestions, alternatives and objective advice from an outsider so that you can make your choice

‘Prescribing’ style: you appreciate being offered instructions on how to handle problems as well as being held accountable to improve

‘Cooperative’ Style: you like developing a joint vision and cooperation; you like being involved in problem-solving and given space to voice your opinions

15.While receiving mentoring, you expect your mentor to take(Required.)

a directive approach and help you structure your sessions

a non directive approach, letting you structure your sessions

16.What else would you like to share about yourself (hobbies, passions, values, etc.)?

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