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Join the Mentoring for Postdocs Programme at Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy as a mentor and support a DDEA grant recipient in their professional career development through one-to-one guidance sessions.
The Programme draws on the combined strengths and needs of DDEA and Danish Diabetes Academy alumni and early-career researchers, supporting both in the development of their careers.
Mentors and mentees are matched and guided through the year-long mentoring programme with support from expert, Karin Hoeck from HowCome.
The matching process will take place in June 2026 and is followed by an in person kick-off meeting in Nyborg on 19 August 2026 (attendance required), where you will have your first mentor/mentee meeting.
Throughout the year, you will have approx. 3-6 meetings with your mentee and the opportunity to check-in with Karin Hoeck and the other mentors along the way.
The programme ends in May 2027.
Becoming a mentor is an opportunity to help the professional development of early career researchers while also growing personally and professionally.
Mentorship is a two-way process that fosters self-reflection, allowing you to refine your leadership skills and gain new perspectives.
Your mentorship can make a significant difference with the journey of early-career scientists toward their own success. The experience of sharing your knowledge and seeing others grow can be deeply rewarding.
Throughout the programme, you will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges the early career researchers face in today’s scientific landscape, expand your professional network by connecting with talented individuals, and strengthen your skills to listen actively and ask insightful questions.
If you want to hear more about why becoming a mentor can be a valuable experience, watch the short expert interview on Why Be A Mentor.
The Mentoring for Postdocs Programme is provided to all funded DDEA postdoc fellows in their second year.
We are looking for mentors from various sectors including academia, hospitals, and the life science industry, who are good listeners and genuinely interested in understanding and supporting others.
Since the programme places strong emphasis on and encourages in-person meetings between mentors and mentees, we are specifically seeking mentors who are located in Denmark, or close proximity to Denmark, and able to meet in-person 3-6 times during the year.
Please note you must be logged in to the DDEA website to access the form
Please note that you must be logged in to the DDEA website to access the form. If you do not already have a DDEA account, you may register for one at any time. To log in or create an account, please use the website menu located in the upper right corner.
Please be aware that a strong match is essential for the programme. As a result, we cannot guarantee that everyone who signs up as a mentor will be selected this time.
Karin Hoeck has worked as an organizational consultant for more than 20 years, primarily developing leaders and employees through systemic processes for the benefit of relations and results. She is an educated coach and has worked with mentorship for many years in different fields – motivated by the knowledge exchanged and understanding of the value created that leads to innovative environments. Karins own mentor and sparring partner for the past 15 years is Lisa Ott, who has worked within the field of mentoring and written several books based on the mentoring topic.
Feel free to contact us with any questions about the DDEA Mentoring for Postdocs Programme or becoming a mentor!
Pernille Bruun Nielsen,
DDEA Education and Networking Coordinator
ouh.ddea@rsyd.dk
Phone: +45 24 66 98 01
EAN: 5798 0022 30642
Reference: 1025 0006
CVR: 29 19 09 09
