Doctoral Peer Mentorship Program

Navigating the PhD together

The Doctoral Peer Mentorship Program is a new initiative from Concordia’s School of Graduate Studies, launching in Fall 2025. This program helps incoming PhD students adapt to their doctoral experience through weekly small-group sessions. These Mentorship circles will create space for honest conversations, shared strategies, and meaningful peer connection.

Whether you’re looking to support others or seeking guidance yourself, the program is designed to strengthen your experience and sense of belonging.

For mentees

Starting a PhD can be both exciting and overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.

As a mentee you’ll be matched with a small group of peers and a trained mentor who understands the challenges of beginning doctoral life. Through regular meetings and guided discussions, you’ll:

Explore helpful strategies and academic resources

Gain clarity on expectations and available supports

Build confidence and community from day one

Mentorship groups begin in Fall 2025.

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For mentors

Are you a PhD student who has completed your comprehensive exams and wants to give back to the Concordia community?

Join us as a Doctoral Peer Mentor and help guide new doctoral students through their first year. This paid opportunity (approx. 5 hours/week at $30/hour) allows you to:

Lead mentorship circles and create welcoming and inclusive spaces
Facilitate goal-setting and peer discussions
Strengthen your skills in leadership, communication and mentorship
Build connections across faculties and disciplines

Applications for mentors are closed, but you can join the waitlist for the 2026 cohort.

For faculty and staff

Faculty and staff are key to the success of this initiative. If you know a doctoral student who is community-minded, empathetic, and eager to support others, please encourage them to apply for this valuable leadership experience.