The WICGE Mentorship Program aims to:
build robust support networks for women in coastal geosciences and engineering
connect mentors and mentees beyond the workplace (100% virtually)
foster connections across career stages and sectors
Join the Program
The WICGE Mentorship Program:
- is exclusive to WICGE members (join WICGE before signing up for the mentorship program)
- is led and run by volunteers
- offers career development support and guidance for people working in coastal geoscience and engineering
- is open to all career stages
- is open to all sectors (industry, government, NGOs, academia, independent consultants)
- welcomes you to join as a mentor, a mentee, or both
- runs for about nine months (Sep-May)
- offers a flexible format (your pair/group can decide how often to meet)
The deadline has passed for the current program, which runs from September 2025 through May 2026. Stay tuned to join the next program in September 2026!
Questions? Send us an email: mentorshipWICGE@gmail.com
Please note: The WICGE Mentorship Program is designed for professional-development mentoring. We encourage mentor/mentee pairings to discuss topics such as networking, time management, job/graduate school application process, writing strategies (proposal/paper/fellowship), and exploring career opportunities. Mentors and mentees may have a research overlap, and it can be appropriate to ask questions about research strategies, but this program is not designed for research/technical supervision.
Key Facts
The program started in 2021 with 19 participants, and since then has grown to include more than 150 people across 34 countries. The program is 100% virtual, with events held throughout the year for members.
Participation by Career Stage
Participation by Sector
