The PhD Academy is running a mentoring scheme which provides a forum for fruitful exchanges on exploring career and research opportunities outside academia. The scheme brings together LSE PhD Researchers with mentors who work in the private, public and third sector and hold PhDs in a range of disciplines. It supports PhD Researchers who wish to engage in collaborative research with non-academic organisations as part of their PhD or post-doctoral project and/or wish to explore career options outside Higher Education. Mentors and mentees will discuss how to best bridge the space between academia and business. Meetings will take place either remotely or in person.
In the last academic year, the Mentoring Scheme brought together 26 LSE PhD and Early Career Researchers with 7 mentors.
The mentoring scheme is supported by the Higher Education Innovation Fund (HIFE) grant.
Applications are now open!
To apply, please fill in this form and send it via email to Maria-Christina Vogkli with the subject title ‘Mentoring Scheme – Application'.
Testimonials from past participants
"The mentoring scheme has given me new insights into the nature of work involved in industry jobs and what types of roles might be suitable for me. My mentor has been very supportive and is willing to meet regularly to discuss my progress."
- PhD Candidate in the Economics Department
"I have enjoyed supporting PhD graduates as part of the mentorship programme of the PhD Academy. I have had the privilege of interacting with two very promising students and to follow them as they grow in their academic/professional and personal journey, which has been very rewarding."
- Cecile MacGrath, Mentor (Managing Consultant, ICF)