SCS Foundation
a Partner Organization of the Swiss Chemical Society
SCS Foundation Mentoring Program 2026-27
Shaping Careers in Chemistry - Together
The Mentoring Program helps early-career scientists explore career opportunities, expand their networks, and shape their future with confidence.
Participants receive guidance and feedback from experienced professionals across academia, industry, start-ups, public institutions, and higher education through small-group mentoring and interactive events.
Running from September to June, the program combines mentoring sessions, workshops, company visits, network opportunities, a kick-off event, and a closing event.
To ensure a high-quality experience, each regional cluster is limited to around 20 mentees, with a mentor-to-mentee ratio of approximately 1:3.
Update from August 31, 2026
The Basel and Leman Cluster 2026/27 are fully booked. However, registration for the writing list is possible.
For the Zurich and BeNeFri Cluster we accept registrations until September 4, 2026. A few places are still available.
Mentoring Program Timeline
Organized in Four Regional Clusters
- Basel Cluster: UniBas, FHNW, PSI
- Bern Cluster: UniFR, UniNE, UniBE, HEIA-FR, HE-Arc, EPFL Neuchâtel
- Léman Cluster: UniGE, EPFL Lausanne, EPFL Sion, HES-SO Sion
- Zürich Cluster: UZH, ETHZ, ZHAW, PSI, Eawag, EMPA
What participants gain
- Personalized career guidance from experienced professionals
- Exposure to career opportunities in academia, industry, and the public sector
- Practical insights through site visits and interactive workshops
- Opportunities to expand professional networks across Switzerland
- A supportive environment for open discussion and peer exchange
Who can apply?
- MSc or PhD students in chemistry and chemistry-based sciences
- Final-year Bachelor's students at Universities of Applied Sciences
- Postdoctoral researchers
- Holder of a valid SCS membership
Applications to join a regional cluster for one year must be submitted via the online form and include:
- a CV;
- a motivation letter from the mentee;
- optionally, a supporting statement from the supervisor.
The application for the 2026-27 classes closes on 31 August 2026.
Program Supporters
Classes 2026-27
Management Team Basel
Management Team BeNeFri
Abinaya Subramaniyan, University of Neuchâtel
Elisa Mégroz, University of Fribourg
Management Team Léman
Ghewa AlSabeh, EPFL Lausanne
Management Team Zürich
Gian Marco Beshara, ETH Zürich
Maxime Holdener, ETH Zürich
Mentors Basel Cluster
FHNW
FHNW /Inolytix
Monte Rosa Therapeutics
Novartis
Roche
University of Basel
Zifo RnD Solutions
Mentors BeNeFri Cluster
Carbogen Amcis
InnoMedica Holding AG
Novartis
Roche
Syngenta
University of Bern
University of Fribourg
Mentors Léman Cluster
dsm-firmenich
EPFL
Limula
Roche
Siegfried
University of Geneva
Mentors Zürich Cluster
DuPont
ETHZ
FMC (Schweizer Forum für Integrierte Versorgung)
Johnson&Johnson
Methrom
Syngenta
University of Zürich
Events Basel
01.10.2026: KICK-OFF Meeting at 6 pm. More details coming soon.
Events BeNeFri
22.09.2026: KICK-OFF MEETING at 5 pm - University of Fribourg. More details coming soon.
09.11.2026: Mentoring Event at 5 pm - University of Neuchâtel. More details coming soon.
28.01.2027: Mentoring Event at 5 pm - University of Bern. More details coming soon.
Events Léman
KICK-OFF MEETING: calendar weeks 39 & 40
Events Zürich
KICK-OFF MEETING: calendar weeks 39 & 40
