The Competence Badge attests to the commitment and contribution of senior researchers serving as mentors within the LINKS Academy program.
The LINKS Academy is an initiative designed for newly hired researchers, aimed at enhancing their technical-scientific and transversal skills through a structured and personalized development pathway.
The mentor’s role represents both a scientific and human point of reference for the new hire — someone to whom they can turn for technical, professional, or personal guidance.
Professional and personal growth within LINKS is guided by the Foundation’s core values, which inspire everyday actions:
The skills required for the mentor role are technical-scientific and socio-emotional.
Mentors possess the former, as they are highly experienced senior researchers working within diverse applied research domains.
The socio-emotional competencies, which are further developed during the mentorship experience, include:
The badge recognizes the senior researcher’s three-year commitment to guiding and supporting young talents throughout the LINKS Academy program.
Awarding criteria refer to the mentor’s continuous support and participation in all phases of the Academy, including:
The assessment and validation of these competencies are ensured by the Academy staff and the Human Resources Development Manager.
The Competence Badge is issued upon the successful completion of a three-year mentorship cycle within the LINKS Academy.
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