ACHIEVE mentoring

Dear young virologists,

We are excited to announce the launch of the 2026 edition of the mentoring program for highly motivated young virologists. This initiative is open to PhD students in their final year, postdoctoral researchers, and veterinary/medical doctors (up to the point of board certification), and is part of ACHIEVE  (https://achieve.g-f-v.org). Please be aware that you need to be member of the GfV to participate.

Your benefits

• 1-year individual mentoring by established group leaders within the Society of Virology (GfV)
• support for both personal and professional development
• transfer of knowledge and experience to advance your scientific career
• networking opportunity within the virology community across German-speaking countries
• online kick-off meeting with all selected mentees and their mentors, along with a mid-term in-person networking event

Now is the time for you to take action! If you like to participate, please send your questionnaire to achieve@g-f-v.org by December 1, 2025. Please note that max. 15 mentees will be selected for this round.

We look forward to supporting your growth and helping you connect with leading experts in the field,

your ACHIEVE mentoring team