The Madrid Institute of Material Sciences launches a 2-year Mentoring Program. This activity aims to provide support to interested PhD researchers at the ICMM with non-scientific matters, through training in various aspects related to their professional growth, proper integration into the work environment, well-being, and professional future. 

Mentees: Predoctoral contracts funded by Severo Ochoa (2nd and 3rd year) & any other predoc who likes to join (are you interested? write to @email

THE GROUP MENTORING CONSISTS in 3 activities per semester (each with an attendance certificate): Activities designed for PhD students and, whenever possible, agreed with them & Activities open for all PhD students (even those who do not wish to enroll in the programme). After each activity, the mentees will have a brief meeting with the mentor responsible of the activity and, if required any mentee can ask for an individual meeting with any mentor

ACTIVITIES: 1 h talks by a specialist, courses (organized and financed by the ICMM), free on-line courses & meetings with mentors

MENTORS: Members of the ICMM Training and Seminars Commission and other commissions involved. 

*Funded by Severo Ochoa Project

PROGRAM

THESIS YEAR 2

SEMESTER I(SEPT-FEB) - Professional Growth

Activity A:  soft skills course
Activity B:  communication principles talk
Activity C:  knowledge transfer principles talk

Semester II (MAR-AGO) - Workplace Dynamics

Activity A:  equity commission talk
Activity B: ethical behavior in Science talk
Activity C:  actividad resolución conflictos (actividad restringida a grupo pequeño, incluidos directore/as tesis, en español)

THESIS YEAR 3

Semester III (SEPT-FEB) - Well-being

Activity A:  curso campaña psicoeducativa CSIC (available in English)
Activity B:  emotional intelligence, work-life balance talk
Activity C:  health and safety at work talk

Semester IV (MAR-AGO) - Career Development

Activity A:  Strategies: looking for a job (CV, interviews, opportunities) DPE-CSIC
Activity B: Beyond Science: positions for doctors (DPE-CSIC)
Activity C:  meeting ICMM alumni