The ODYSSEY Researcher Mentoring initiative aims to facilitate professional development for researchers across the university.
Applications for the 2022/2023 initiative are now open. To learn more about the initiative please take the time to discover the overview on this page and also the dedicated page for Researcher Mentoring. If you have any queries, please contact Eimear Fitzpatrick.
Criteria
The ODYSSEY is open to all members of SETU Waterford’s research community and in particular to Early Career Researchers who wish to develop their research careers. More experienced Researchers are invited to take on mentoring roles.
Overview
The ODYSSEY Researcher Mentoring Initiative (The ODYSSEY) has been developed as part of the South East Technological University (SETU Waterford) Human Resource Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) Broaden Your Horizons Researcher Development Programme. The ODYSSEY will enable Early Career Researchers (Mentees) to receive encouragement, support, guidance, specific skills and knowledge from more Experienced Researchers (Mentors) that will enhance the Mentees career and personal growth during their research journey at SETU Waterford.
Aims of The ODYSSEY
We aim to cultivate a supportive Researcher Mentoring network through which Mentees can learn by example, receive encouragement, support and advice and access the necessary knowledge, skills and resources to advance their careers and achieve their career aspirations and potential.
The ODYSSEY is open to all Researchers across the university and primarily aims to:
- Share knowledge and expertise
- Increase inter/cross-disciplinary networking and engagement
- Promote the professional development of Researchers
- Make a positive difference to the research community and the Institute.
Applications are now invited for both Mentors and Mentees. Please complete the application form below:
For more details about The ODYSSEY and to read the guidebook, please visit the dedicated webpage for the initiative ».
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