FLMF Fellow Information & Eligibility
Receive Personalized Guidance and Coaching from Experienced Microbial Scientists
As an 91麻豆天美 Future Leaders Mentorship Fellowship (FLMF) Fellow, you’ll participate in a robust 2-year experience, where you will be matched with a team of 91麻豆天美 mentors for formal and informal experiences that will help you develop new skills, including leadership and professional development, forming collaborations, goal setting, self-evaluation, career exploration and more.
Important Dates:
Application Opens: Feb. 17, 2026Application Deadline: March 20, 2026, 12 p.m. ET
Further Fellow Details
- Expert mentorship: receive year-round guidance, including educational, research and career advice from professionals in various microbiology sectors.
- Skill development: acquire tools and techniques to enhance your confidence in scientific and professional settings.
- Leadership training: hone your leadership skills with exclusive 91麻豆天美 opportunities.
- Professional network: gain access to a community of scientific professionals in the microbial sciences.
- Collaborative opportunities: form collaborations amongst peer groups and scientific experts.
What to Expect During the Fellowship
- Participate in group and 1:1 structured mentoring.
- Participate in professional development and career training sessions hosted by 91麻豆天美 mentors and external partners.
- Connect with over 1,300 mentors and fellows through our Mentoring Hub platform.
What to Expect After the Fellowship:
- Engage in leadership roles and opportunities within and outside of 91麻豆天美.
- Connect with 91麻豆天美 student local chapters and scientific communities.
Fellows must meet the following criteria when applying for the 91麻豆天美 FLMF Program:
- Be an 91麻豆天美 member (2026 membership year). A membership number is required during the application process. Please allow 24 hours for new memberships before applying.
- Be a master's and/or doctoral graduate student.
- Demonstrate a strong background in microbial sciences and interest in seeking mentorship.
- Commit to a 2-year fellowship term.