ASM Future Leaders Mentorship Fellowship
The ASM Future Leaders Mentorship Fellowship by the American Society for Microbiology provides two years of online mentorship, leadership training, and scientific development for graduate students in microbial sciences.
Funder: American Society for Microbiology
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No direct financial support; 2-year fellowship includes mentorship, leadership training, and professional development.
Summary: A two-year online fellowship connecting graduate students in microbial sciences with expert mentors for leadership, professional growth, and networking.
Key Information: This is a non-monetary, mentorship-focused fellowship; ASM membership is required to apply.
Description
The ASM Future Leaders Mentorship Fellowship is a two-year, fully online program offered by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM). It is designed to connect master's and doctoral students in the microbial sciences with experienced mentors from diverse professional backgrounds, including academia, industry, government, and the nonprofit sector. The fellowship aims to foster leadership development, scientific growth, and professional networking through structured mentoring relationships and participation in a vibrant, year-round community.
Participants benefit from leadership training, professional development sessions, and opportunities for collaboration and networking with a global cohort of fellows and mentors. The program also helps fellows build strong mentoring portfolios and provides mentors with resources to enhance their coaching skills. Since its inception in 2022, the fellowship has included participants from over 82 countries.
