ISN Mentorship Program
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ISN Mentorship Program supports nephrologists and health workers through mentoring in clinical care, research, and professional development to build expertise and advance their professional goals.
Funder: International Society of Nephrology
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Mentor deadline) | July 2027 (Mentee deadline)
Funding Amounts: No financial support; in-kind mentorship and program benefits
Summary: Supports nephrologists and health workers through mentoring relationships focused on clinical care, research, and professional development.
Key Information: Mentors and mentees must be active ISN Full Members or Associate Members in good standing.
Description
The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) Mentorship Program builds expertise-sharing relationships between nephrologists and health workers. Mentees work with experienced mentors toward specific professional goals, while mentors develop their coaching and leadership skills. Areas of focus include clinical nephrology, basic science, renal pathology, clinical research, research methodologies, prevention, scientific writing and reviewing, career development, leadership, digital skills, and soft skills.
ISN staff and the Mentorship Advisory Group review applications and arrange pairings around participants’ interests, expertise, objectives, and timelines. The program welcomes members from all regions, including high-income countries, and gives priority consideration to relationships within the same region when relevant. Previous pairings have addressed biostatistics, genetic kidney disease, transplantation, dialysis, quality improvement, and building research capacity.
