Date: November 14 (Sat)–15 (Sun), 2026.
Location: Center for Integrative Physiology and Molecular Medicine (CIPMM), Universität des Saarlandes, Campus Homburg, Homburg, Germany. (Map)
Mentee: Early-career researchers (e.g., PhD students, postdocs, and junior PIs) are encouraged to apply, but all career stages are welcome.
Eligibility: ETAST-member only. Non-members may join upon application.
Registration deadline: Closes when all spots are filled. Applicants must complete all registration steps, including material submission, by October 31, 2026.
Available mentee spots: Up to 15 (on-site only).
Are you preparing for a postdoc or faculty application? Taking the next step in academia is never easy, but the mentoring and support can make a real difference. From finding the right opportunities to preparing strong application materials and building professional networks, having experienced guidance can help make the process clearer and more manageable.
ETAST will be hosting the Mentor Program 2026 to support Taiwanese scientists in Europe who are preparing for their next academic career step. Through practical workshops, peer exchange, and guidance from experienced academics, the program will help participants strengthen their applications, prepare for interviews, and build connections within the academic community.
To hear from our past mentees about their experiences, check out their career stories and our previous programs (2025, all). 🤗
“When there is a chance that there are some professors who would volunteer to provide mentoring events, one should always grab the chance, because it’s not something that we can have very often.” –– Pin-Jung Chiu, currently PI at NTU, 2024 Yushan Young Fellow (2023 mentee).
“The ETAST mentor program gave me a great chance to connect with seniors and practice for application without more try-and-errors.” –– Gloria Meng-Hsuan Lin, currently postdoc at MPI-MPP (2023 mentee).
Who is this program for?
Are you preparing for a postdoc or faculty application and wondering how to stand out? Struggling to tailor your CV, cover letter, research statement, or teaching statement to a specific position? Or preparing for an interview and wishing you had someone experienced to challenge your ideas and give you honest feedback? If any of these sound familiar, the ETAST Mentor Program 2026 is for you.
Why Choose ETAST’s Mentor Program?
- Expert Guidance: Gain practical insights from experienced, Europe-based scholars on application strategies, career planning, and navigating the academic job market.
- Interactive Workshops: Take part in mock interviews, peer reviews, presentation practice, and other hands-on activities during our two-day event.
- Tailored Feedback: Receive personalized feedback on your CV, cover letter, research/teaching statements, publication list, and other application materials.
To make the most of this opportunity, you can prepare in advance: 😇
- Find Your Ideal Vacancy: Explore openings on portals like EURAXESS to identify positions aligning with your aspirations.
- Prepare Your Academic Documents: Craft compelling CVs, research/teaching statements, and publication lists. We’ll help you polish them further!
- Draft a Powerful Presentation: Devise an outline for a 30-minute scientific presentation about your academic achievements and aspirations. Learn to captivate your audience effectively!
Registration confirmation
After completing the registration process, applicants will receive a confirmation email regarding their participation in this year’s mentor program. Places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis upon completion of the registration process.
【ETAST 2026 學術導師計畫】啟動！🎓
正在準備申請博士後（Postdoc）或教職（Faculty），卻不知道該如何找到適合自己的職缺？
面對 Job Description，不確定該如何調整 CV、Cover Letter 與 Research/Teaching Statement？
好不容易拿到面試，又擔心研究簡報和面試問題準備得不夠完整？
ETAST「2026 學術導師計畫」就是為正處於這個學術職涯階段的你所設計！
To hear from our past mentees about their experiences, check out their career stories and our previous programs (2025, all). 🤗
✨ 為什麼參加 ETAST 學術導師計畫？
🎓 資深學者指導｜Expert Guidance
由具學術經驗的前輩提供實際建議，從職缺判讀、申請策略到學術職涯規劃，協助你更清楚地定位自己的優勢與方向。
📄 從職缺開始打磨申請材料｜Application Review
不只是泛泛而談「如何寫 CV」。活動將從你真正感興趣的職缺出發，分析職缺需求，討論如何針對職位調整 CV、Cover Letter、Research/Teaching Statement 與 Publication List。
🗣️ 模擬面試與實戰工作坊｜Mock Interview & Workshops
兩天活動包含申請文件 Peer Review、研究與教學簡報準備、常見面試問題演練，以及 Mock Interview。把「知道怎麼申請」進一步變成真正的實戰經驗。
🤝 個人指導與學術職涯經驗交流｜Personal Mentoring
除了申請與面試，今年也將討論 Networking、與同事建立合作關係、不同 supervision styles 所帶來的挑戰，以及國際學者在學術環境中可能面對的議題。
🚀 為了讓兩天的活動發揮最大效果，請提前準備！
🔍 找一個你真的想申請的職缺
可以從 EURAXESS 或其他學術職缺平台開始，找出符合自己研究方向與職涯規劃的 Postdoc 或 Faculty position。
📄 帶著你的申請材料來
準備 CV、Cover Letter、Research/Teaching Statement、Publication List 等資料。不需要一開始就完美——我們會在活動中一起檢視、討論並改善。
🎤 準備你的學術簡報
規劃一份約 30 分鐘的 scientific presentation，思考如何清楚呈現自己的研究成果、研究定位與下一階段的學術方向。
✨ 報名確認
完成報名流程後，申請者將收到確認信，告知今年學術導師計畫的參與資格。名額將依完成報名流程的先後順序提供。
(Tentative program)
Event main location: Building 48, 2nd Floor, Center for Integrative Physiology and Molecular Medicine (CIPMM)
Address: Kirrberger Straße 100, 66421 Homburg, Germany
| Time (Europe/Berlin) | Event | Location |
| (tentative: starting at 11:00) | Registration and lunch. | CIPMM |
| 13:00-15:00 | Session 1: Preparing for an application | CIPMM |
| 15:30-17:00 | Session 2: Preparing for an interview | CIPMM |
(Tentative program)
Event main location: Building 48, 2nd Floor, Center for Integrative Physiology and Molecular Medicine (CIPMM)
Address: Kirrberger Straße 100, 66421 Homburg, Germany
| Time (Europe/Berlin) | Event | Location |
| 09:00–10:30 | Session 3: Mock-up interview | CIPMM |
| 11:00–12:30 | Session 4: Peers and personal mentoring | CIPMM |
| 12:30–13:00 | Closing remarks | CIPMM |
| 13:00 | Lunch and farewell | CIPMM |
RWTH Aachen
Universität des Saarlandes
Universität Paderborn
Leibniz-IPHT
ETH Zürich
EMBL Heidelberg
For any questions regarding this mentor program, please contact us:
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