Mentorship programmes at KI
Mentorship programmes can prove valuable to both mentors and mentees on a professional as well as a personal level. The relationship is to be reciprocal.
Why join a mentoring program?
Mentoring programs are based on a mutual relationship between mentor and mentee. The relationship can provide many valuable insights, both professionally and personally. Networking, whether professional or non-professional, also offers great opportunities for you to find your own mentor. Don’t hesitate to ask the person you admire if they would like to mentor you – chances are they will say yes. Together you set a framework for the mentorship, define how often you will meet, what topics you will discuss, and the expectations you both have for the outcome.
Benefits of participating in a mentoring program?
Networking opportunities Get to know a professional in the field you are interested in Ask questions you have about possible future career paths You are curious, ambitious and motivated and want to learn more and advance in your career Mentors are often generous with their knowledge and time and are happy to help and support mentees who are interested in the same path they have taken.
Mentorship programs at KI
Are you a Doctoral student? You should have a mentor. Who can be a mentor? How do you choose your mentor? How often should mentor and mentee meet and who will take the initiative?
The purpose of the mentor-mentee relation is that an external mentor will work as a bridge from the doctoral student to the world outside the direct research environment, as well as being a personal asset for discussions without being involved in the student's projects.
More information about Mentorship for doctoral students on the KI staff portal.
KI has a global and professional network of alumni that have made the journey from student or researcher at KI to becoming successful within their respective fields and careers. Members of KI Alumni, including students enrolled in bachelor's, master’s, and doctoral programmes can apply for a mentor at the KI Alumni Mentorship Platform.
The KI Junior Faculty Mentorship Programme was established by the KI Junior Faculty Equity Focus Group, in 2019.
During the first year, a total of 62 mentor-mentee pairs across KI departments were matched. The mentorship programme included a virtual midterm seminar, and a final virtual closing event.
The previously mentioned Junior Faculty Mentorship Program has been discontinued. However, a working group within the Junior Faculty, in collaboration with the Senior Faculty, is currently working on reintroducing mentorship for Junior Faculty.
Questions? Email juniorfaculty@ki.se
Mentorship programs outside KI
Contact KI Career Service at career-service@ki.se