Comillas Research Mentoring Programme 2026–2028
a new phase to foster research talent
Comillas Pontifical University is launching a new edition of the Comillas Research Mentoring Programme (CRMP), an initiative designed to support the research and professional development of its research community.
Following the pilot program run during the 2025–2026 academic year, this new edition marks a step forward in consolidating the CRMP as a permanent forum for support, reflection and degree development.
The programme has been extended to two academic years and offers a structured programme comprising eight mentoring sessions, four per year.
What’s new in this edition
New proposals for a more comprehensive mentoring experience
More profiles, new opportunities
The CRMP is broadening the range of participants and, alongside pre-doctoral, post-doctoral and mid-career researchers, is now welcomingsenior researchers who wish to revive, strengthen or give new impetus to their research careers.
A two-year development programme
The programme offers a progressive pathway: the first year focuses on building and planning the research career, whilst the second is geared towards consolidating and projecting it, reinforcing aspects such as visibility, networking, decision-making and professional wellbeing.
A more structured and flexible mentoring programme
The new edition incorporates guided discussions, progressive objectives, support materials and tools for reflection, whilst maintaining the flexibility needed to adapt the process to the needs and current professional stage of each mentor–mentee pair.
Your guide to mentoring
Find out in detail how the program works
Take a look at the comprehensive guide to the Comillas Research Mentoring Programme (CRMP), which contains detailed information on how the programme works, its different phases and its structure.
You will find information on the programme’s objectives and structure, the selection and matching process, training and support, implementation, evaluation, benefits, confidentiality and the timetable, amongst other aspects.
Two years to grow, connect and inspire
A shared path towards progress in research
The new edition of the CRMP is committed to providing ongoing, long-term support, because building a research career requires time, reflection and meaningful connections.
The programme is aligned with the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) and contributes to the objectives of the Comillas 2030 Strategic Plan, fostering talent, impactful research and a robust, collaborative research culture.
With this new cycle, the CRMP is consolidating a mentoring community where experience is shared, questions are welcomed, and every researcher can discover new perspectives to help them continue forging their own path.