Early Career Researchers (ECR)

EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS (ECR) PROGRAM

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

11:10-12:10 GMT

Workshop 1– Mentorship: Identifying mentors & getting the most out of your mentorship relationship.

Co-Chairs: Erin Scherer, Omenge Orang’o

Panelists: Anna-Barbara Moscicki, Mohammed Manga, Mark Jit, Karl Munger

Description: This session will focus on academic mentorship, how to identify mentors, and how to build productive mentor-mentee relationships, and an overview of the mentorship program at IPVS. Panelists include both mentors and mentees from a range of disciplines (public health, clinical, basic science) who will be able to speak to the range of experiences of early career researchers and students at the conference. The panel will start with short introductions by panelists, including their experiences as mentees or mentors, and their top tips for getting the most out of a mentorship relationship. Most of the session will be dedicated to a panel discussion, where the audience will be invited to ask their questions on mentorship to the panelists.

12:10-13:40 GMT

Networking luncheon for students and early career researchers

Students and early career researchers are cordially invited to a networking lunch during the conference, where they will be able to meet other early career researchers and discuss career development in an informal setting. Senior and mid-career researchers will also be present to facilitate discussions. Limited space available, registration in advance necessary. Registrations will open closer to the conference date.