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A National Mentoring Program Helps Scientists Advance Their Careers
The Scientist · By Shelby Bradford & PhD ·
The Brief
- A national mentoring program in the US connects trainees and early career researchers with mentors.
- The program also offers professional resources and aims to help diversify science.
- The source is a short feature in The Scientist published 2026-11-10.
Why it matters
Early career scientists and trainees may find structured mentorship and career resources through this program, which bears on who advances in US research.
Who’s affected
- early career researchers and trainees in the US
- US research institutions and mentors
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- #early career
- #diversity in science
- #career development
- #us science policy
One initiative connects trainees and early career researchers across the US with mentors, professional resources, and opportunities to help diversify science.