From 22 September 2024
MENTORSHIP PROJECT
DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF A MENTOR!
Your development doesn't have to be limited to classes and participation in science clubs. If you know which direction you want to go after graduation or, on the contrary, you are deeply interested in a particular issue but don't know how to turn it into a satisfying career path - find out what the University of Lodz mentorship project offers. As part of the project our great graduates, representatives of business, culture and media, advise students from the University and help them plan their career path.
WHAT ARE MAIN ASSUMPTIONS OF THE PROJECT?
- setting realistic and ambitious career plans
- determining strengths and weaknesses of a student
- motivating students to develop their professional career
- support with respect to achievement of own goals
- getting to know the labour market and possible development paths
SCHEDULE
Recruitment of mentors
Until 17 November 2024
Recruitment of students (candidates for mentees)
Until 21 November 2024
Sending the candidates’ profiles for approval to the mentors
Until 28 November 2024
Final choice of mentees
Until 29 November 2024
Announcement of mentorship pairs on the website of the project
12 December 2024
Official inauguration of the 12th edition of the project
January - June 2025
Implementation of the mentorship process
June 2025
Official ending of the 12th edition of the project
APPLY
The very first step is about getting familiar with profiles of the mentors, which can be found above in the set of Mentors of the 12th edition. Then fill in the on-line application form. In the form you need to indicate up to 3 preferred mentors. The indication, however, is of information nature and does not guarantee allocation to a selected mentor. The final decision about the choice of Mentee is on the side of the Mentor.
FAQ
The University of Lodz Mentorship Project is open to all students of the University of Lodz, regardless of their level of studies or major.
The first step is to read the mentors' profiles, which can be found in the list of mentors at the beginning of each call.
Then fill in the online application form. In the form you must indicate up to 3 preferred mentors. However, the indication is only informative and does not guarantee assignment to the selected mentor. The final decision on the selection of the mentee belongs to the mentor.
The application form is published at the beginning of the recruitment for each edition.
Leave us your contact details and we will inform you about the start of the recruitment.
You should indicate up to 3 mentors in the application form, which is published at the beginning of October.
See the project schedule for details. If you do not want to miss the deadline, leave us your contact details in the application form.
In the application form, you should describe why you decided to apply to the University of Lodz Mentorship Project, attach your current CV and a photo. Your answers along with your CV will be forwarded to the mentors, and your photo will be used when the mentorship pairs are published on the website. Make sure it is as professional as possible.
There is no limit on reapplying to the University of Lodz Mentorship Project; however, priority is always given to those candidates who have not worked with a mentor before.
Any additional activity outside of your major will certainly be welcomed and increase your chances of participating in the Project. However, lack of additional activities does not eliminate your chances.
Your application is sent to the mentors listed in the application form. In order to increase your chances of participating in the Project, with your approval, the application may be forwarded to another mentor.
Meetings are held at least once a month for a period of 6 months. The final number of meetings and their form (in-person/online) are determined individually by the mentorship pair.