First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

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Gender

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Career stage *

Please select the best fit. If none apply, please choose other and fill in next question.

Enter required value Undergraduate student Research technician Post Baccalaureate Medical student Early-to-mid-stage Graduate/ PhD student Senior Graduate/ PhD student Postdoctoral fellow Senior Postdoctoral fellow Assistant Professor Associate Professor Full Professor Chief/ Head/ Chair (w/ Full Professorship) Chief/ Head/ Chair Industry- Scientist Industry- Other Government- Scientist Government- Other Instructor/ Lecturer (non-tenure track) Other...

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Primary career interest *

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Research area(s) *

Please only select up to 3. If none apply, please select "Other" and include areas in the next question.

Anomalies/ Malformations

Bioengineering/ Tissue Engineering

Development

Disease

Genetics

Epigenetics

Homeostasis

Inflammation

Lymphatics

Matrix Biology

Mechanotransduction/ Mechanobiology

Metabolism

Microcirculation

Remodeling

Signaling

Vascular Cell Biology

Other

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Please indicate which key areas you'd like to work on. *

Select all that apply.

Professional development

Leadership development

Research program development

Work/ life balance

Diversity and inclusion/ cultural awareness

Grant writing

Project management

Personnel management

Lab management

Publishing support

Academic career navigation

Industry career navigation

Presentation skills

Interstate/ International relocation

Transferrable skills outside of academia

Networking

Conflict resolution

CV/ Resume review

Mentorship goals *

Select all that apply.

Career mentoring

Research mentoring

Other

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What mentoring style(s) most appeal(s) to you?

Select up to two.

Guidance on mentoring styles:

• Pushes you (kindly): Asks tough questions and won’t settle for “good enough.”
• Straight talk: Gives honest feedback so you can fix what’s weak.
• Holds you to it: Sets clear goals, deadlines, and check-ins.

• Builds confidence: Celebrates wins—big or small.
• Keeps you going: Encourages you when things are hard and helps you bounce back.
• Positive vibe: Brings energy so you stay motivated.

• Teaches step by step: Breaks skills into simple parts with examples.
• Gives a plan: Shares resources, practice tasks, and a study path.
• Checks learning: Reviews your work and gives clear, helpful feedback.

• Brainstorm buddy: Helps you generate lots of ideas fast.
• New angles: Shows different ways to solve the problem and compares pros/cons.
• Gets you unstuck: Uses prompts or quick mini tests to try things out.

• Opens doors: Introduces you to helpful people.
• Teaches outreach: Helps you communicate and follow up.
• Finds chances: Shares events, programs, or internships and guides your next step.

Challenger

Cheerleader

Educator

Ideator

Networker

How do you typically handle disagreements in a professional or scientific setting?

I address conflicts directly and collaboratively. I prefer to listen and mediate before taking action. I seek guidance from supervisors or colleagues. I try to avoid conflict whenever possible. Other/ Flexible approach

Correspondence preference *

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Email

Phone

Video call

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Meeting frequency preference *

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Time zone/ availability *

Duration of commitment *

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Special considerations

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