Applications are open!
Apply by November 15 for the 2025 edition of the Yale-Proxima Mentorship Program.
Unlock potential.
We foster aspiring scientists through our Mentorship Program, which focuses on personal growth and career development, and the Proxima Symposium, which connects trainees in the Global South with established international scientists. These strategic efforts unlock the potential of young scientists, paving the way for them to become future innovators in science.
Mission.
Our mission is to inspire and advance the careers of young scientists in the Global South in the biological and biomedical sciences. We aim to enhance scientific education and cultivate future leaders dedicated to societal improvement.
Vision.
By supporting and training young scientists, we strive to reduce opportunity gaps in the Global South and nurture the next generation of science leaders committed to societal and community advancement.
Values.
- Equity and inclusion.
- Cooperation.
- Transparency.
- Diversity of knowledge and expertise.
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Student Funding1
Be part of the transformation.
We invite you to join us as a sponsor for our programs, including the Mentorship Program and the Proxima Symposium.
1 Funding acquired by students during or after participating in the Yale-Proxima Mentorship Program.