The ISSCD’s Global Mentee in Mentorship (M-in-M) Program
The unmet need
The objective
The ISSCD M-in-M Programme aims to address this need through fostering relationships between health professionals and scientists not yet fully established in their careers (“Mentees”) with recognised experts in celiac disease who have made substantive contributions to the field (“Mentors”).
“The real success is when those young researchers go on to become the leaders of the field.” Current and previous Mentor Professor David Sanders
Testimonials
“Since completing the M-in-M programme one and a half years ago, I have made significant progress in my research and leadership within the Celiac Disease field.” Dr Ainara Castellanos-Rubio, new Chair of the ISSCD I S2C committee.
“The experience has strengthened my confidence and competence in addressing the challenges associated with Celiac Disease, ultimately enabling me to contribute more effectively to patient care and research initiatives.” Adugna Negussie Gudeta, Medical educator and researcher in Ethopia.
The M-in-M Programme emphasizes linkages between mentees and mentors in different parts of the world who would otherwise be unlikely to interact. Examples of fields that mentee-mentor linkages could address include academic and applied research, scientific education partnerships, health services delivery, food, drug and diagnostic development in academic, clinical, community and commercial settings. Preference will be given to mentees who will potentially have more than one mentor at their hosting venue/s spanning more than one discipline e.g. basic research, clinical research, clinical trials, clinical care, or other fields.
Mentees and mentors must be registered members of ISSCD.
Mentees are encouraged to source their Mentors but if they need assistance they may contact ISSCD for support using the online form.
The value of the grant from ISSCD is up to a maximum US $ 6600. Funds may be used for: travel, accommodation, subsistence, attendance of celiac disease meetings or conferences e.g. ICDS, or satellite meetings of major symposia in disciplines associated with celiac disease. The grant should normally be spent within two years of award.
Potential mentees and mentors should submit an application form with all associated documentation to info@isscd-global.org.
Please refer to the M-in-M programme grant terms and conditions for more information.
Deadline for applications is Monday 11 May.
Administration and Funding
The M-in-M Programme is administered by ISSCD. All applications will be reviewed by the ISSCD Board and other potential peer reviewers. Further information can be found in the Guide for peer reviewers and the Peer review evaluation form.
