Mentoring Sessions
Small-group, rotating discussions with senior investigators across two mornings. No preparation required. No advance matching needed.
The Format
Early-career participants rotate through small-group discussions with HAI Theme Co-Chairs across two mornings. Each conversation is short and focused — centered on career navigation, research strategy, publishing, funding, and transitions between academia and industry.
The Experience
Meet multiple senior investigators in a single session. Ask the questions you wouldn’t ask in a Q&A. Get direct, candid perspectives from people who have navigated the same challenges. Walk away with contacts, clarity, and confidence.
One Expectation
Come ready to engage. The Mentoring Sessions work because participants show up prepared to ask questions and contribute to the conversation. There is no lecture, no slides, no passive attendance — just dialogue. The more you bring, the more you take away.
Eligibility
- Graduate students
- Post-doctoral fellows
- Early-career investigators
- Early-career industry scientists
Capacity
Participation is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration closes once capacity is reached to ensure small-group discussion quality.