Mentoring

Mentoring Scheme for Early Career Women Researchers

In April 1998 the Affirmative Action in Research Committee initiated a mentoring scheme for early career women researchers, sponsored by the Strategic Research Advisory Committee. The aim of the scheme is to encourage and support research,
as well as to provide women with access to informal networks.
In 1999, after 9 months of the scheme, a pilot evaluation of the scheme was undertaken. The pilot report, Making a Difference: Flinders University Mentoring Scheme for Early Career Women Researchers 1999 is available in PDF format.

In 2005, after the scheme had been in operation for 7 years, a further evaluation was conducted. A comprehensive evaluation strategy was implemented, focusing on subjective and objective career outcomes. The full report, Making a Difference: Flinders University Mentoring Scheme for Early Career Women Researchers: Seven Years On is available in hard copy (email maria.gardiner@flinders.edu.au) or PDF format, details many positive benefits for both mentees and the university.

If you have any queries about the mentoring scheme, contact Maria Gardiner by
email at maria.gardiner@flinders.edu.au