Call 2026: MPG African Mentorship Program
Deadline: April 13th, 2026
MPG invites graduates, doctorates and early career researchers in Africa (Mentees) as well as junior scientists, PhDs and Postdocs at Max Planck Institutes (Mentors) to apply for the Artemis MPG African Mentorship Programme
ARTEMIS – “AFRICAN RESEARCH TALENTS EXPERIENCING MENTORING IN SCIENCE”
The ARTEMIS Mentorship Programme of the Max Planck Society (MPG) was established to build sustainable partnerships between early‑career researchers in Africa and junior scientists at Max Planck Institutes. The programme is based on the idea that career development in science is strengthened through personal exchange, mentoring, networking, and mutual learning.
ARTEMIS aims to support researchers in Africa in shaping their academic and professional paths while enabling junior scientists at MPIs to gain mentoring experience and deepen their engagement with African research environments and cultures.
Who can apply?
- Fellows / Mentees: Graduates, doctoral candidates, and early‑career researchers at African universities and research institutions
- Partners / Mentors: PhD candidates and Postdoctoral researchers at Max Planck Institutes
What does ARTEMIS offer?
- A 12‑month structured mentorship focused on career development and scientific exchange
- Online mentoring training for mentors and mentees at the start of the programme
- A fully funded 4‑week research stay for Fellows at a Max Planck Institute
- Joint work on a small research project and participation in a scientific workshop
- Opportunities to develop scientific, professional, leadership, and intercultural skills
Up to 45 mentor–mentee pairs will be selected.
How to apply?
Applicants should submit:
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of motivation
- Completed ARTEMIS questionnaire
Mentors additionally require a letter of support from their MPI Director or Group Leader.
Through ARTEMIS, the Max Planck Society seeks to contribute to the development of the next generation of researchers, leaders, and professionals in African countries by fostering long‑term exchange, international collaboration, and mutual learning.