Online mentorship sessions for ECRs
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dovilė Sagatienė (Mykolas Romeris University), Advisor to the Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation on Early-Career Researchers’ Development, invites doctoral students and postdocs from MRU and partner institutions to take part in a new season of informal mentorship sessions.
During these meetings, she will share valuable insights and practical skills gained during her Fulbright visit at Columbia University in New York (2019–2020) and exercised till today. The sessions cover topics essential for emerging global scholars — including a newly introduced theme on how to secure extra funding within research projects.
🕒 Each session lasts 45 minutes (5 sessions from 30 March to 29 May)
🌐 Held online (Zoom)
🗣 In English
📌 Participation in each session requires separate registration (you will receive the meeting link upon the registration)
ACADEMIC NETWORKS
🗓 30 March 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM (LT time)
Strong academic networks can transform your career – opening doors to collaboration, visibility, and global research opportunities.
Join this session to learn how to build and maintain meaningful academic connections that support your growth as a developing scholar.
👉 For this session register here: https://liedm.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z7UlPoIqR7-r4czCpGh-jQ
WHY YOU NEED TO WRITE TO BLOGS?
🗓 13 April 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM (LT time)
Academic blogging isn’t just communication – it’s visibility, impact, and influence.
In this session, discover how writing blog posts can strengthen your academic profile, help you reach broader audiences, and support your research dissemination.
👉 For this session register here: https://liedm.zoom.us/meeting/register/uIOTTP3FRKepPVyIMFEdeg
HOW TO SELECT A JOURNAL FOR PUBLICATION?
🗓 20 April 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM (LT time)
Choosing the right journal can determine whether your article reaches the audience it deserves. It is also half way to publishing.
This session will help you understand journal criteria, ranking systems, scope alignment, and practical strategies for selecting the best venue for your publication.
👉 For this session register here: https://liedm.zoom.us/meeting/register/505oVvjMSRy_L2vPpcqClw
HOW TO WRITE A PAPER IN A WEEK?
🗓 30 April 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM (LT time)
Is it really possible to write a paper in a week? With the right tools, structure, and workflow — yes.
Join this session to learn techniques for rapid academic writing without compromising quality.
👉 For this session register here: https://liedm.zoom.us/meeting/register/1CwZlS0sRl-J7toMx6JQyA
HOW TO ENTER EXTRA PROJECT FUNDING?
🗓 29 May 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM (LT time)
New topic this season!
Learn how to identify, approach, and secure additional funding opportunities within research projects.
This session will provide practical advice to help early-career researchers strengthen their projects and expand their resources.
👉 For this session register here: https://liedm.zoom.us/meeting/register/AgJ6UpnxT_ieJbomqIXDJw