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Academy Advisor Guidance

Guidance for ECTS Advisors of applicants to the ECTS Academy

ECTS is establishing the ECTS Academy aimed at strengthening the future of musculoskeletal research by attracting top next generation scientists and assisting them in setting up their research network. Every year ECTS organises a selection procedure for 10 new members to be elected for a duration of 5 years. Successful applicants should represent by the most talented PostDoc researchers in the musculoskeletal field in Europe.

ECTS would invite Advisors to support the applicants to the ECTS Academy by writing a support letter.  Applications will be also expected to demonstrate:

  • Publications in leading peer reviewed journals
  • Proven track record in securing external grant income
  • Good social skills and documented leadership during their career path.

Advisors are therefore recommended to include the following information in their support letter:

  • Your opinion on why you believe that the applicant is one of the top-ranked young researchers at the national level. Topics may include:
    • Research and teaching results
    • International activities and network, such as appointments to national societies
    • Interdisciplinarity
    • National and international awards, prizes etc.
    • Grants
    • Outreach
    • Leadership experience
  • Your opinion on how the applicant could both contribute towards and benefit from the activities of ECTS Academy.

All information supplied will be treated confidentially, and used only for the purpose of the ECTS Academy selection procedure.

Mentor Duties

  • Write a letter of recommendation for a candidate
  • Optional but highly preferred: be available to candidate for ongoing career advice, ideally for entire time of ECTS Academy membership

How to become an ECTS Academy Advisors

Please contact the ECTS Team or the ECTS Affiliated Society of your country to express your interest in acting as a mentor and include the following:

  • A brief description of your research area (3-4 sentences)
  • Your contact information (University/Institute, Department, e-mail and telephone number)
  • A photo of yourself (if possible) to be posted on the ECTS Website