Peer exchange with purpose:
a program for doctoral students at TU Wien to support one another

Impact

P2P DOC is a peer-to-peer mentorship program that aims to support current doctoral students. By participating in P2P DOC as a mentor or as a mentee, you’ll get to …

  • Help or receive help with challenges and decision-making doctoral students face in academic life
  • Learn new soft skills such as active listening, communication, leadership, empathy, problem-solving, cultural awareness, facilitation, and more in a real-life setting
  • Build out your professional network in a natural and authentic way

 

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Who can participate?

  • Mentees: Doctoral students in year 1 or 2
  • Mentors: Doctoral students in year 3 or 4

Mentors receive 3 ECTS for their participation in the program.

 

When does the program take place?

Program Start

The next P2P DOC cohort will start their mentoring journey in WS 2025/26.

The application period is already closed.

Program Duration

P2P DOC is designed to fit into the schedule of a busy academic. The program will run approximately from October to April.

 

How is the program set up?

Process

  1. Mentors and mentees apply to the program
  2. The P2P DOC Team evaluates applications
  3. Mentors register for LVA through TISS
  4. Mentors attend mandatory training
  5. Mentors and mentees are matched during the kick-off event
  6. Mentors and mentees meet and engage
  7. Mentors and mentees provide feedback to the P2P DOC Team at various times
  8. Mentors and mentees celebrate the end of their mentorship journey together

 

What do previous participants say?

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The Power of Mentorship: Voices from the P2P DOC Community

Curious about what it’s like to be part of the P2P DOC Mentorship Program? Hear directly from mentors and mentees!