Foster the next generation of diabetes researchers – ACADI Mentoring Program callout! : MTPConnect

26 March 2024

The Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI) is looking for its next cohort of mentors to become part of the successful ACADI Mentoring Program and is inviting industry professionals to become mentors.

By becoming a mentor, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the career journey of the next generation of diabetes researchers. The experience will also enhance your leadership and coaching skills, as well as providing access to networking opportunities with other mentors.

ACADI was established through MTPConnect’s Targeted Translation Research Accelerator (TTRA) program, through the Medical Research Future Fund.

The program includes:

Purposeful, cross-organisational pairs
PhDs or early-to-mid career researchers
Structured training by Serendis Leadership

Commitments as a mentor and/or mentee are:

1-2 hours a month
6-8 months of the year
You can take part in person or online
Opportunity to connect with the wider cohort in person at two facilitated events

ACADI is inviting industry professionals to become mentors in its successful Mentoring Program. Pictured: ACADI Partnering Summit in November 2023 - members of the Impact Panel.

Pay forward the skills and advice you’ve learned throughout your career – and help shape the next generation of researchers.

To find out more about the ACADI Mentoring Program, email: acadi-info@unimelb.edu.au .

Expressions of interest close 9:00am Thursday 11 April 2024.