Mentoring program

CheMento - the mentoring program of the GDCh

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CheMento is the nationwide mentoring program of the GDCh. In a kind of tandem relationship, experienced chemists use their experience to support young chemists with their questions about career planning, career entry and orientation.

With CheMento, the GDCh offers students, doctoral candidates or postdocs from chemistry the opportunity to optimally use the large network of the GDCh.

Participation in CheMento is free of charge and is designed for a period of 12 months.

Details on the CheMento process

Become part of a living network!

Become a mentor!

Here is further information

A mentor is a person with (professional) experience who offers assistance with questions of personal and professional development.

become a mentee!

Here is further information

A mentee is a person with little (professional) experience who receives support in their personal and professional development.

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Prof. Dr. Stefanie Dehnen, GDCh President 2024 & 2025, about CheMento:

"Our world is currently changing rapidly – everything is becoming more confusing and uncertain. In times like these, it is especially important for young professionals to be able to rely on experienced people who can act as mentors to help them find their own path and take their first steps safely. With the CheMento program, the GDCh has established a platform that offers precisely this – free of charge and without complications! Students, doctoral candidates, and postdocs can enjoy the benefits of a large network and the expertise gathered there, leveraging it for their own Career . Don't miss this opportunity!"

Next CheMento round

Next round: 2026

Application period for mentees: 1 September to 15 October 2025

CheMento – Overview

CheMento flyer
As of 07/25

One year of CheMento - what went on, what stays, what comes

Report on the pilot project in the "Nachrichten aus der Chemie" 05/15
( Download )

FAQs

Do you have another question? You can find the FAQs here

contact

GDCh Career Service
Yasmin Yasin

mentoring@gdch.de
Phone: 069 7917-665

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