MFF Academy Mentor program

To Strengthen Professional Development

The mentoring program is part of the MFF Academy, aimed at enhancing the professional development of doctoral students within the food system. Through our mentoring program, each PhD student or postdoc gains access to experienced mentors who serve as a sounding board during their doctoral studies and assist in navigating potential career paths after graduation.

Mentorship is about building valuable connections and receiving guidance from an independent conversation partner with extensive experience in the food system. The mentor provides support for professional development, helps explore career opportunities, and shares their network and experiences.

At MFF Academy, the mentor is not a scientific supervisor but an external resource from our partners who acts as a sounding board, offering advice on career planning and connections within the food system. Through the mentoring program, participants gain new perspectives, the opportunity to expand their own network, and strengthen their position for the future.

The mentorship lasts throughout the entire doctoral period, which typically spans 4–5 years.

Would you like to learn more about what the mentoring program entails? Read our guide here.

Current mentor partners

Federation of Swedish Farmers
Lantmännen
The Public Health Agency of Sweden
The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth