Junior Mentorship Program

Advance your career in midlife and post-reproductive health research with expert mentorship

The European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) is pleased to launch the sixth round of its Junior Mentorship Programme (JuMP) for the period 2025–2027.

This 18-month programme offers selected junior health professionals the opportunity to be mentored by internationally recognised experts in the field of midlife and post-reproductive health.

Application deadline: October 1st, 2025

What mentees gain

  • An 18-month mentorship experience with a senior EMAS member
  • Development of an original research project
  • Structured guidance in:
    • Abstract and protocol writing
    • Scientific communication and publication
    • Clinical case discussion
  • Opportunity to present at the 16th EMAS Congress (2027)
  • Support in submitting a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal

Mentee benefits

  • Opportunity to participate in an oral presentation competition at EMAS 2027
  • Free EMAS 2027 registration for selected presenters with high-quality submissions
  • One-year EMAS membership and certificate awarded to the top three presentations
  • The best overall presenter will co-chair the next JuMP session at EMAS 2029 alongside a senior EMAS board member

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must:

  • Be under 35 years of age or currently in training
  • Hold an active EMAS junior membership (€25/year)
  • Demonstrate interest in post-reproductive and midlife health research
  • Show motivation to collaborate with an experienced international mentor

Frequently asked questions

JuMP stands for Junior Mentorship Program. It is the mentoring program of the scientific society EMAS for young aspiring scientists from the fields of medicine, health sciences and natural sciences.

No. EMAS will match selected mentees with appropriate mentors based on shared research interests.

Yes. Applicants are encouraged to share an area of interest or a proposed research topic, though this will be refined with the mentor.

Eligible topics include menopause, cardiovascular health, bone health, mental health, healthy aging, endocrine issues, sexual health, and other areas related to post-reproductive health.

Selection is based on your motivation letter, alignment with EMAS goals, research potential, and professional background.

Application deadline: October 1st, 2025

And don’t forget, you can boost your experience of the JuMP program by applying for EMAS travel grants designed specifically to support our junior members!

Membership

Become a Junior member today!

Travel grant

Support for travel

Research grant

Support for research projects

Resources

The following sources of information and guidance may be of help to mentors and mentees.

EQUATOR network

http://www.equator-network.org/

This provides Reporting guidelines for main study types and is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese

  • Randomised trials – CONSORT
  • Observational studies – STROBE
  • Systematic reviews – PRISMA
  • Case reports – CARE
  • Qualitative research – SRQR
  • Diagnostic / prognostic studies – STARD
  • Quality improvement studies – SQUIRE
  • Economic evaluations – CHEERS
  • Animal pre-clinical studies – ARRIVE
  • Study protocols – SPIRIT
Committee on publication ethics (COPE)

http://publicationethics.org/

It is a forum for editors and publishers of peer-reviewed journals to discuss all aspects of publication ethics. It also advises editors on how to handle cases of research and publication misconduct. Its guidelines and flow chart will be helpful in manuscript preparation.

Researcher Academy, Elsevier

https://researcheracademy.elsevier.com/

Researcher Academy is a free platform with e-learning courses covering each step of the academic publishing process, from preparing your article to promoting your published work. Learn about publishing ethics, navigate peer review, how to write a powerful article, and more through these resources.

The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)

http://www.icmje.org/

Provides recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly work in Medical Journals and guidance regarding Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest.

The Singapore Statement on Research Integrity 2010

http://www.singaporestatement.org/

The main principles are:

  • Honesty in all aspects of research
  • Accountability in the conduct of research
  • Professional courtesy and fairness in working with others
  • Good stewardship of research on behalf of others
The Montreal Statement on Research Integrity in Cross-Boundary Research Collaborations 2013

http://www.equator- network.org/2013/11/14/montreal-statement-on-research-integrity- in-cross-boundary-research-collaborations/

Twenty point guide as to how research should be undertaken, managed and disseminated.

www.researchgate.net

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