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• Expert mentorship: Receive year-round guidance, including educational, research and career advice from professionals in various microbiology sectors.
• Skill development: Acquire tools and techniques to enhance your confidence in scientific and professional settings.
• Leadership training: Hone your leadership skills with exclusive º£½ÇÉçÇøappopportunities.
• Professional network: Gain access to a community of scientific professionals in the microbial sciences.
• Collaborative opportunities: Form collaborations amongst peer groups and scientific experts.
• Membership waiver: Enjoy an º£½ÇÉçÇøappmembership waiver during your second year in the FLMF program.

What to Expect Year 1: Mentorship (Scientific, Professional Development & Career Exploration)

• Be assigned to a mentoring group based on geographic location.
• Participate in group and 1:1 structured mentoring.
• Participate in professional development and career training sessions hosted by º£½ÇÉçÇøappmentors and external partners.

What to Expect Year 2: Mentorship (Career & Leadership Training)

• Engage in LinkedIn Learning curated content.
• Participate in the LinkedIn Learning platform to develop leadership, professional development and career skills.
• Continue to convene with the assigned mentoring group.
• Continue to participate in group and 1:1 structured mentoring.
• Participate in leadership and career training sessions hosted by º£½ÇÉçÇøappmentors and external partners.

What to Expect After the Fellowship:

• Engage in leadership roles and opportunities within and outside of ASM.
• Connect with º£½ÇÉçÇøappstudent local chapters and scientific communities.

Fellows must meet the following criteria when applying for the º£½ÇÉçÇøappFLMF Program:

1. Be an º£½ÇÉçÇøappmember (2025 membership year). A membership number is required during the application process. Please allow 24 hours for new memberships before applying.
2. Be a master's and/or doctoral graduate student.
3. Demonstrate an interest in microbial sciences and seek mentorship in navigating their career trajectory.
4. Commit to a 2-year collaboration with mentoring relationships of current and incoming cohorts.

º£½ÇÉçÇøappbelieves that the scientific endeavor, which is about solving complex problems, is greatly strengthened when individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, experiences and training are engaged. To this end, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and strongly encourage applications from individuals: 

• From racial, societal, and ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented in biomedical research and healthcare fields. 
• From a disadvantaged background.
• With a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. 
• Who are first generation college students. 
• Who are non-traditional students.  
• Who identify as LGBTQ+.
• Who are U.S. military veterans.