EAU Mentorship Programme

Modern urology increasingly requires more than clinical excellence alone. Academic progression, research leadership, international collaboration, and career navigation demand structured guidance and access to experienced mentors. The EAU Mentorship Programme aims to systematically facilitate this process within the global EAU community.

The programme connects motivated early- and mid- career urologists with experienced clinicians, researchers, and academic leaders to foster long-term professional development.

Key objectives include:

• Supporting career development in clinical, academic, and research pathways
• Facilitating international networking within the EAU community
• Promoting leadership skills and professional identity formation
• Encouraging academic productivity and scientific collaboration
• Providing guidance on fellowship planning, research strategy, and career transitions
• Strengthening mentorship culture within European urology

The programme is built on reciprocal learning: while mentees benefit from structured guidance, mentors contribute to shaping future leaders and advancing collaborative academic culture.

Mentorship relationships are established through a structured matching process based on:

• Career goals and professional interests
• Clinical and academic focus areas
• Research ambitions
• Leadership and educational interests

Mentor–mentee pairs engage in regular meetings over a defined programme period. Suggested discussion areas include:

• Career planning and decision-making
• Research development and publication strategy
• International mobility and fellowship opportunities
• Leadership and professional challenges
• Work–life integration and long-term career sustainability

The programme provides guidance and milestones while maintaining flexibility to accommodate individual mentoring styles.

Applications are encouraged from:

• Urology residents
• Fellows
• Early-career consultants
• Young academics seeking structured career guidance

Ideal mentees demonstrate:

• Clear motivation for professional development
• Commitment to active participation
• Defined or emerging career objectives
• Willingness to engage in regular mentor interaction

Mentors are senior urologists or established academics who wish to actively support the development of younger colleagues.

Mentors typically have:

• Significant clinical or academic experience
• Leadership or educational involvement
• International collaboration experience
• Interest in talent development and mentorship

Participation as a mentor represents an opportunity to contribute to sustainable leadership development within European urology.

Applications for both mentors and mentees are submitted through the EAU online platform.

• Download application form for mentors
• Download application form for mentees

Applicants will be asked to provide:

• Professional background and current position
• Areas of clinical and academic interest
• Career objectives (mentees) or mentoring expertise (mentors)
• Expectations from participation

Following review, participants are matched to optimize compatibility and mentoring outcomes.

Our Vision

The EAU Mentorship Programme aims to establish mentorship as a core component of professional development in urology fostering collaboration, accelerating academic growth, and strengthening the future leadership of the specialty.