Request edit access
WIB-SoCal MAPS Peer Group Application 2024

The MAPS (Mentors, Advisors, Peers, and Sponsorship) Program provides mentorship for Women In Bio members in informal small-group settings. MAPS peer groups are made up of women that are a mix of seniority (post doc through VP) and of industries including pharma, diagnostic, and biotech companies as well as institutions and academia. Peer groups operate by monthly meetings hosted by 2-3 group leaders to facilitate topic discussions that are relevant to the professional and career development goals of the group.

This year, MAPS will offer peer groups in a virtual, in-person, and hybrid format. Groups will be geographically based in the San Diego, Orange County, and LA areas, except for the Director’s group, which is a special interest group that is virtual-only. Following an in-person San Diego launch meeting on April 17th, 2024 (the Directors', LA, and OC launch parties will be virtual-only at the same day and time, launch party invitation link below) that brings together all Southern California groups, individual groups will be able to meet once a month either virtually or in-person, based on the preferences of the group. 

APPLY NOW for our 10th mentorship cohort that will run from April to September 2024. Complete the application below and don't forget to register separately for the in-person launch party event in April: https://community.womeninbio.org/event/socalmaps41724. Applications must be received before May 31 to be eligible for Cohort #11. Applications received after the deadline will be considered for our next cohort in 2025.

NOTE: Applications for peer groups are accepted on a rolling basis, and cohorts open once annually. 


WIB membership is required for participation in peer group monthly meetings (except for the first "launch event" meeting, which provides an opportunity for people to see if they would like to participate). Please register for a one-year WIB membership through this link - https://www.womeninbio.org/page/membership 

We look forward to meeting you!


Questions for SoCal's MAPS team? Email: southerncaliforniapeergroups@womeninbio.org


The following questions will help us place you in a Peer Group that best fits your interests and goals.

Sign in to Google to save your progress. Learn more
Email *
First name *
Last name *
What is your current job title? *
What is your educational background? *
Required
How long have you been in the workforce? *
Required
Please indicate all that apply to your current role *
Required
Which best describes your field? *
Have you participated in a MAPS peer group before? *
Would you be interested in becoming a peer group leader? Leaders serve to facilitate on-topic discussion and ensure a safe space for everyone, and do not necessarily have to be at a specific stage in their career. Please note that group leaders should plan to attend our 4/17/24 in-person launch party (hosted in Pasadena and La Jolla) to meet their group! *
Captionless Image
Which cohort would you like to participate in? Note that each small group will determine during their first meeting (aka our in-person launch party!) whether they'd prefer in-person only or hybrid monthly meetings. Please ONLY CHECK ONE GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION! Participants in the virtual-only Director's group can additionally participate in another geographic group as well.  *
please select all subjects that would be of interest to you to discuss in your peer group *
Required
If you would like to suggest additional discussion topics, please do so here
How did you hear about this program (check all that apply)?
Additional notes or comments? 
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
Submit
Clear form
Never submit passwords through Google Forms.
reCAPTCHA
PrivacyTerms
This content is neither created nor endorsed by Google. - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy

Does this form look suspicious? Report

Google Forms