The ALPSP International Mentorship Scheme, supported by PLS and Digital Science, has secured the prestigious Mentorloop Impact Award for a third-year running. 

The award recognises the scheme’s strength across four areas: Shared Philosophy, Opportunity and Accessibility, Engagement and Satisfaction, and Overall Impact. 

The scheme has expanded rapidly since its launch, growing from 66 participants in 2022 to more than 300 in 2026. It now brings together people from over 90 organisations across 17 countries. Open to publishing professionals at every stage of their careers, the programme creates meaningful connections that support learning, progression and professional development. Participants consistently report greater confidence, career momentum and access to new opportunities. ALPSP has also made the scheme easier to join through an “always-on” model, removing the need to wait for an annual intake. The introduction of self-matching this year gives participants greater choice over their mentoring connections. Alongside these developments, the programme’s quality score has risen to a record 4.66 out of 5. 

The mentorship scheme forms a central part of the ALPSP Careers Hub and is available free of charge to employees of member organisations participating as mentees. Mentors come from both member and non-member organisations, helping to create an inclusive network with genuinely global reach. As a founding member of C4DISC, ALPSP actively welcomes applications from people from diverse and marginalised groups. 

This latest recognition reflects the programme’s sustained impact, and we look forward to extending its benefits to an even wider community in the years ahead. 

Learn more about the ALPSP International Mentorship Scheme. 

Participant Feedback: 

“I feel I learned a lot and it was so satisfying to see my mentee feeling better and better. She is an amazing person who just needed to order the chaos and have some guidance. I feel proud to have contributed to her journey” – 2026 Mentor 

“Over the course of our mentoring sessions, my mentor has provided brilliant advice that has genuinely helped me take concrete steps forward in developing my role and career. He's given me ideas I wouldn't have thought of in terms of next steps, priorities, connections to make and skills to develop. I couldn't be happier with how it's gone, or more grateful for all of the time he's spent with me!” – 2026 Mentee 

“My mentor has been very supportive during the job change process that I've recently been through and gave me valuable advice on every step of this journey.” – 2026 Mentee 

“I was impressed by my mentor’s profound expertise and unique perspectives on the publishing industry. He can always challenge my thinking, broaden my horizons and offer me different insights which is really inspiring. This mentorship will definitely shape how I approach my personal growth!”– 2025 Mentee 

“Our sessions have helped me sharpen my strategic thinking and get clearer on my long-term goals. My mentor has also been great at helping me navigate some real-world challenges. Overall, it’s been a really enriching experience.” – 2025 Mentee 

“My mentor has been super attentive and very productive during our meetings. I have followed her advice and have seen a noticeable positive change in my work life.” – 2025 Mentee 

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ALPSP is the international trade association which supports and represents not-for-profit organizations that publish scholarly and professional content, and those that work with them. Membership of ALPSP is for the whole organization so all employees can take advantage of the benefits on offer. ALPSP is proud to have over 320 member organizations across 35 countries. Find out more about member benefits and how to join the ALPSP community.