91麻豆天美

FLMF Fellow Information & Eligibility

Published: Oct. 9, 2023

Receive Personalized Guidance and Coaching from Experienced Microbial Scientists

FLMF 2023 Roundtable
Source: American Society of Microbiology
Do you have professional development goals for 2026, but are not sure where to start? A mentor can help. Research shows that having multiple mentors can greatly impact your academic and professional success—providing the tools and skills you need to grow your career.

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, 2026
Application Deadline: March 20, 2026, 12 p.m. ET

Further Fellow Details

Fellow Benefits
  • 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.

Fellow Roles & Responsibilities

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.

Fellow Eligibility

Fellows must meet the following criteria when applying for the 91麻豆天美 FLMF Program:

  1. 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.
  2. Be a master's and/or doctoral graduate student.
  3. Demonstrate a strong background in microbial sciences and interest in seeking mentorship.
  4. Commit to a 2-year fellowship term.