About the Space4Women Mentorship Program

2023 Space4Women Mentorship Program

The Space4Women Mentorship Program matches experienced mentors in the space sector with women and girls (mentees) who would like to pursue their studies or a career in space or STEM related subjects.

Mentees are an indispensable element for the future of the space industry. In pursuit of space career, young women and girls need the motivation and support. Mentors are an important part of encouraging women and girls to pursue education and careers in the space sector. As professionals and leaders in the industry, both men and women, can be seen as role models for young women and girls to learn from and gain support.

The Mentorship Program has specific guidelines and requirements for participation of both mentors and mentees.

Mentors in the Space4Women Mentorship Program are selected from leaders and professionals in the space industry and represent a variety of fields and geographic regions.

Together, these mentors support women and girls around the world, and share their expertise, knowledge, and experiences to build an environment where women and girls play an active and equal role in space science, technology, innovation, and exploration.

1. Benefits

Benefits for mentor: 

• Satisfaction in helping mentees succeed

• Challenge and stimulation

• Exposure to future leaders

• Further develop coaching, counselling and motivating skills

• Future goodwill from the mentees in their careers

• Grow professional and personal networks

Benefits for mentee:

• Refine personal and professional goals

• Learn how to confront and overcome career challenges

• Receive feedback on ideas, plans, projects

• Learn from mentor’s personal experiences

• Achieve greater productivity and competence

• Enhance professional confidence

• Improve interpersonal relationships

• Expand personal and professional network.

Applications for the 2023 edition are closed. 

Selected mentors and mentees have been informed and paired. 

We thank all applicants and encourage non-selected candidates to apply next year!

The Mentorship Program is made possible through the generous support of the Government of Israel.