Apply now as a mentee or mentor: StartScience Mentoring

May 4, 2026

The mentoring program for female students is entering the next round.

[Picture: Benita Thiem]

Are you interested in a career in science and would like to further develop this perspective?

StartScience mentees are accompanied by a mentor (doctoral student at the University of Stuttgart) for one year. This gives you the opportunity to gain unique insights into the everyday life of female scientists and the chance to better assess and expand your own potential and abilities. Not only does this program offer you the opportunity to meet many interesting and committed people, it also gives participants the chance to develop a professionally relevant network.

Would you like to share your experience and support female students in their career planning?

StartScience female mentors share their experiences and contacts with their mentees and provide advice and support in career planning. This encourages mentors to them reflect on their own career paths and strengthens their advisory and mediation skills. Furthermore, it is also a chance to expand your own personal network and gain new impulses.

StartScience is aimed at female students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. All individuals who identify as women, as well as non-binary individuals who feel this program is relevant to them, are welcome. Participation is free of charge, but you are required to have passed your mid-degree exam.

The application deadline for mentees and mentors is May, 25.

Find out more about StartScience and apply now

Contact

Birke Bödecker
Organisation of student projects
uniqUS – Unit for Inclusive University Culture
+49 711 685 81162
E-Mail

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