Benefits for mentors

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  • Receive tailored coaching: mentors will take part in 3 dedicated group coaching sessions and 1 individual coaching sessions to dive into common challenges, explore personal challenges, and receive tailored guidance.
  • Get ECTS: mentors will receive 3 ECTS after completion of the program.
  • Build your soft skills: mentors get to apply and practice soft skills such as active listening, communication, leadership, empathy, problem-solving, cultural awareness, facilitation, and more in a real-life setting.
  • Expand your network: mentors can build out their professional network in a natural and authentic way.
  • Support your peers: mentors help fellow doctoral candidates with challenges.

Apply to be a mentor

You can apply using the form at this link.

Submit your application by November 15, 2026.

As part of the application process, mentors must complete a form that covers general information, their background, motivation, and availability. The application form can be found at this link.

You will receive an email from the P2P DOC team with details about the next steps at the latest after the application period ends.

Additional information can be found on our FAQ website for P2P DOC zu finden. If you have any questions, you can also contact the P2P DOC Team at p2p.doc@tuwien.ac.at.

Timeline for mentors

Timeline for the P2P DOC Mentorship Program

The P2P DOC program usually runs from October to April. In addition to meetings between mentors and mentees, the program includes mandatory pre-training sessions for mentors, coaching sessions, and informal feedback sessions with the P2P DOC team.

Mentor trainings are a mandatory part of the program.

  • Virtual Mentor Briefing by P2P DOC Team – December 2026
  • In-Person mentor training – Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking with Lisa Sigl – Thursday, January 14, 2027 | 9:00-13:00h
  • In-Person Mentor Training – Inclusivity & Cultural Awareness with Maria Geir – Tuesday, January 19, 2027 | 9:00-13:00h
  • 3 group coaching sessions for mentors
  • 1 individual coaching session for each mentor

The exchange and support sessions for mentors are a mandatory part of the program.

  • 2 virtual Mentor Meetings: dates and times to be determined by mentors together
  • 1 virtual Mentor Check-In with P2P DOC Team

All sessions with mentors and mentees are a mandatory for mentors.

  • In-Person Kick-Off Event including matching of mentors and mentees – Tuesday, January 26, 2027 | 10:00-13:00h
  • 10 individual Mentor-Mentee Meetings: in person or virtually; based on preference and availability
  • In-person P2P DOC Get-Together with all mentors and mentees
  • In-Person P2P DOC Celebration with all mentors and mentees – Tuesday, June 15, 2027 | 10:00-13:00h