The Transition MAPS (Mentorship, Advisors, Peers, and Sponsorship) program continues in 2025, and we are recruiting now! Transition MAPS Peer Group is for academic researchers who seek mentorship, support, and peer support during their transition from academia to the biopharmaceutical/biotech industry. This is especially helpful for all participants who seek advice on early career development and opportunities to venture into new avenues compared to academic clinical research.

Participants will be assigned to a group, and each group will commit to attending one-hour monthly meetings for a period of six months. All sessions will be conducted virtually. At the end of the program, you will be better prepared to take on new roles and challenges as you fly out of the academic nest.

Enrollment for MAPS-RTP Peer Groups is open to WIB members only. 

Follow these steps to participate:

1. Click on the 'Register' button (above) to get the application link in your confirmation email. Non-members can click here to join WIB.
2. Please complete and submit the application in your confirmation email by July 7, 2025, to complete the MAPS Registration process.
3. The first session is July 9, 2025.

Questions? Email RTPMAPS@womeninbio.org with the subject line Transition MAPS.

Pricing Information

• Members: Free 
• Non-Members*: N/A (must be a WIB member to participate)         

*Not a Member? Click here to learn about the benefits of a WIB Membership — access to our video library, mentorship groups, and more.

Please read WIB's Code of Conduct.

**Important**  After you complete registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the MAPS Applicant Information Form. Please complete and submit the application by July 7, 2025, to complete your registration.