Mentor
Criteria to become a mentor:
• SIL member or be willing to become a SIL member
• Academic or governmental researcher in limnology and related fields holding a PhD for at least 5 years
• Interest in supporting researchers in developing countries
• Financially capable of paying SIL fees of the mentee
– For students: 15 USD / 3 years
– For Early Careers: 23.40 USD / year
Responsibilities of the mentor:
• supports the scientific development of the mentee
• provides general feedback on drafts of manuscripts or conference contributions
• discusses career options of the mentee
• is available for (virtual) meetings
• helps networking of the mentee during jointly attended meetings
• pays SIL fees for the mentee such that the mentee can benefit from all SIL programs
How to become a mentor:
• Fill out the form below and mention if:
– You have already agreed to be a mentor for a specific mentee
– You do not know who you want to mentor
• Wait for SIL to contact you with a suggestion of mentee
• Agree on the proposed mentee
• Sign an engagement proposal alongside your new mentee
• Pay for your mentee’s SIL membership
• Start the mentoring!
– You have already agreed to be a mentor for a specific mentee
– You do not know who you want to mentor
• Wait for SIL to contact you with a suggestion of mentee
• Agree on the proposed mentee
• Sign an engagement proposal alongside your new mentee
• Pay for your mentee’s SIL membership
• Start the mentoring!
