Mobility

MEDAL offers various mobility options to support early-career researchers and other academic staff with a MEDAL affiliation (NB! presumes contract of employment during mobility)

• M1 – Early-Career Researchers Training (incl. Summer Schools)
• M2 – All Researchers: Scientific Visits & Conferences
• M3 – Affiliated Guest Lectures
• M4 – Administrative Visits (University of Tartu Staff)
• M5 – Special Cases (everybody else)
• M6 – MEDAL Steering Committee Members and Invitees Internal Mobility

Mentoring

MEDAL offers various mentoring options to support early-career researchers (ECRs) and academic staff in their scientific and professional development. Below are details on each mentoring type to help you determine eligibility and understand what each type involves.

Types of Mentoring Opportunities

1. Short-Term Research Mentorship Visits (2-4 Weeks)

Early-career researchers (including PhDs) can apply for funding to spend 2-4 weeks at a MEDAL partner institution. During this stay, participants work closely with a mentor to develop research skills, collaborate on projects, and deepen their academic network.

Eligibility:

Open to early-career researchers affiliated with MEDAL partners seeking hands-on research collaboration and mentorship. These are connected to mobility type 2 and require the applicant to have an employment contract at one of the affiliated institutions.

Application Process:

See here [All researchers: Scientific visits & Conferences] for eligibility, funding, and submission guidelines details.

2. Consultations

These brief, one-time mentoring sessions are provided during specific MEDAL events, such as workshops or invited talks. This format is perfect for obtaining insights into specific research questions or receiving career guidance in a single session. These opportunities are available as part of specific MEDAL events.

Available to all participants attending MEDAL events, focusing on early-career researchers and affiliated academic staff attending designated MEDAL events. Both online and on-location options are available.

How to Participate:

Register during the event registration or contact the event organisers to arrange a consultation.

3. Mentor-mentee partnerships

This mentoring program pairs ECRs with experienced mentors over an extended period, fostering a deeper mentorship relationship. This format supports ongoing professional growth and offers personalised guidance. GoLD MEDAL mentoring pairs may work remotely and focus on longer-term research or career goals.

Eligibility:

Open to early-career researchers and academic staff associated with GoLD MEDAL research projects.

Application Process:

Contact the GoLD MEDAL coordinator to explore potential mentor-mentee pairings and start your mentorship journey.