SCS Foundation
a Partner Organization of the Swiss Chemical Society
SCS Foundation Mentoring Programme 2026-27
Shaping Careers in Chemistry - Together
The Mentoring Programme 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 programme 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.
Organised 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
- Personalised 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 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.
Programme Supporters
Classes 2026-27
Management Team Basel
Titus Wuermeling, FHNW Muttenz
Anamarija Nikoletic, FHNW Muttenz
Nils Gerwien, University of Basel
Management Team BeNeFri
Abinaya Subramaniyan, University of Neuchâtel
Management Team Leman
Ghewa AlSabeh, EPFL Lausanne
Management Team Zürich
Helena Solé Àvila, ETH Zürich
Lionel Wettstein, ETH Zürich
Events Basel
KICK-OFF EVENT: calendar weeks 39 & 40
Events BeNeFri
KICK-OFF EVENT: calendar weeks 39 & 40
Events Léman
KICK-OFF EVENT: calendar weeks 39 & 40
Events Zurich
KICK-OFF EVENT: calendar weeks 39 & 40
