RECA MENTORING 2025-2026
The Colombian Astronomy Students Network (RECA) invites the entire community to participate in the RECA MENTORS 2025-2026 program. This call is open to both mentors and students. The program is aimed at those interested in applying to graduate studies in astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, and related fields, either in Colombia or abroad.
All students will have the opportunity to participate in panels addressing various aspects of a career in astronomy. In addition to the panels held in previous editions, this cycle will feature new sessions covering additional topics.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The program will be focused on students who are in the following stages of their training:
Students applying to postgraduate degrees: Students who are considering applying to postgraduate degrees in astronomy (masters or doctorates) this or the following year. Who are interested in planning and strengthening their applications with the advice of a professional astronomy mentor who will be assigned to them.
Students planning their careers: For students who have completed at least half of their degree, who are in master's degrees, graduate students of the undergraduate or master's degree who are thinking of continuing or transitioning to astronomy. These students will be assigned a mentor who will accompany the student for 6 months if they wish.
INFORMATION FOR MENTORS
The mentors will have the opportunity to accompany the application process of the students for a period of six (6) months. The only requirement to be a mentor is to be in the last years of the doctorate or have a doctorate in astronomy or related areas.
Why be a mentor?
Be part of the growth of the future generation of scientists in Colombia.
Learn to be a mentor with the support of a network of mentors.
Develop communication and coaching skills with students.
Be part of the community of mentors in Colombia.
Generate opportunities for self-reflection of the career in astronomy.
DATES AND APPLICATION
Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Mentors:
Join as a mentor!
Mentees:
Join as a mentee!
For any questions, please write to:
reca.mentores@gmail.com