For things to go well, you need young hands and experienced minds.

Your development doesn't end with classes or involvement in student organizations. If you already know the direction you want to take after graduation, or, on the contrary, you have passions and interests but are not yet sure how to turn them into a fulfilling career, the University of Łódź Mentoring Program is designed for you.

Your development doesn't end with classes or involvement in student organizations. If you already know the direction you want to take after graduation, or, on the contrary, you have passions and interests but are not yet sure how to turn them into a fulfilling career, the University of Łódź Mentoring Program is designed for you.
For things to go well, you need young hands and experienced minds.
Prof. Tadeusz Kotarbiński, the first Rector of the University of Lodz
Mentoring is a voluntary, collaborative developmental relationship. We connect experienced alumni of the University of Lodz with students (Mentees) who want to take a conscious and proactive approach to their career and personal development.
This is not traditional tutoring or a series of lectures. Mentoring is built on trust, confidentiality, and the open exchange of experiences. Over a period of six months (from January to June), you work one-on-one with a professional from a field that interests you.
What can a mentoring pair work on?
Mentoring supports you in finding your own solutions. A mentor inspires, asks questions, and shares their knowledge and experience, but you are the author of your own success.
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Mentor is a professional with industry, business, or subject-matter expertise who is willing to support the development of students.
Mentee is a student of the University of Lodz, regardless of faculty or year of study, who wants to take an active role in their personal and professional development.
The University of Lodz Mentoring Program is an opportunity to connect with people who were once in the same place you are today and who have since become experts in their fields. Benefit from their knowledge and experience to make informed decisions and confidently plan your future.
See who you can work with this year. Explore the full list of mentors below.
1. Check Your Readiness
Read the Mentoring Program guidelines and make sure you have the time and commitment needed for regular meetings and independent work throughout the program.
2. Choose Your Mentors
Browse the profiles of the mentors participating in the 14th edition of the program. Select up to three mentors with whom you would most like to work.
3. Complete the Application Form
The application form will be available from 12 October to 15 November 2026. Please have your CV and a high-resolution photo ready before submitting your application.
4. Wait for the Results
Mentors will review the applications and select their mentees. The list of accepted mentoring pairs will be published by 30 November 2026.
The University of Lodz Mentorship programme is open to all students of the University of Lodz, regardless of their level of studies or major.
Working with a mentor involves regular meetings during which a student can benefit from the mentor’s knowledge and practical experience. The mentor supports career planning, helps broaden the student’s perspective on professional opportunities, shares experiences, and inspires action. It is a space for asking questions, clearing up doubts, and gaining valuable guidance.
Meetings are held at least once a month over a period of six months. The exact number of meetings and their format (in-person or online) are decided individually within each mentoring pair.
The first step is to read the mentors' profiles, which can be found in the list of mentors at the beginning of each call.
Then fill in the online application form. In the form you must indicate up to 3 preferred mentors. However, the indication is only informative and does not guarantee assignment to the selected mentor. The final decision on the selection of the mentee belongs to the mentor.
The application form is published at the beginning of the recruitment for each edition.
Leave us your contact details, and we will inform you about the start of the recruitment.
You should indicate up to 3 mentors in the application form, which is published at the beginning of October.
See the project schedule for details. If you do not want to miss the deadline, leave us your contact details in the application form.
In the application form, you should describe why you decided to apply to the University of Lodz Mentorship Programme, attach your current CV and a photo. Your answers along with your CV will be forwarded to the mentors, and your photo will be used when the mentorship pairs are published on the website. Make sure it is as professional as possible.
There is no limit on reapplying to the University of Lodz Mentorship Programme; however, priority is always given to those candidates who have not worked with a mentor before.
Any additional activity outside of your major will certainly be welcomed and increase your chances of participating in the Project. However, lack of additional activities does not eliminate your chances.
Your application is sent to the mentors listed in the application form. In order to increase your chances of participating in the programme, with your approval, the application may be forwarded to another mentor.
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