CCN 2026 Transmitter Mentorship Program

We are excited to announce a brand new CCN mentorship program sponsored by The Transmitter. This initiative connects early- and mid-career academics with experienced mentors to support career exploration both within and beyond academia. The program is designed to foster a more inclusive and supportive CCN community through structured and flexible mentoring and networking.

How the program works

• Participation is open to individuals at all career stages
• You may sign up as a mentor, mentee, or both
• Selected participants commit to active engagement and preparation
• Attend an in-person mentorship lunch at the CCN 2026 (sponsored by the Transmitter)
• Mentoring takes place in 4 structured mentor meetings (one on one or two) over 12 months.

Of course, we hope that mentees and mentors will develop their own relationship outside of the program’s structured elements. Our hope is to provide a gentle reminder to continue conversations beyond the in-person conference.

Each mentor will be paired with 1–2 mentees. Space is limited, and selection is based on alignment, clarity of goals, and commitment. If you’re interested in participating as either a mentor or a mentee, please fill out this form. We explicitly encourage early-career researchers, particularly those in career transition stages, to apply.