Broadening Horizons mentoring programme – call for mentees (deadline 30 April)

Broadening Horizons is a 9 month cross-sector mentoring programme designed to support, develop, and empower early-career researchers in health and life sciences, equipping them with the skills, networks, and mindset needed to translate discoveries into impact.

The programme will launch on the 21st May 2025, both in-person and live streamed from the Wellcome Trust, Gibbs Building, London.

Please find an infopack here, along with a dedicated webpage and application forms below.

Mentee application form – deadline 30th April.

Mentees will be UK post-doctoral and junior group leaders within the first few years of independence and/or on their first permanent, open-ended or long-term rolling contract.

***at the current time, this programme is not intended for PhD students***

Ideal mentees will  

  • Have an interest in translational research
  • Be keen to develop, and are prepared to take responsibility for professional development
  • Be ready to be mentored, with a willingness to seek feedback and receive advice

Mentee application form

Please note the deadline for applications is 30th April.

For further information please contact via email at broadeninghorizons@moving-ahead.org .