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BDN Mentor MatchReal Mentorship. Real Results. Members Only.Breakthroughs don’t happen in isolation. They happen in community—with someone who’s walked the path before you. BDN MentorMatch is your gateway to that next-level connection. Built exclusively for members of the Black Doctoral Network, this is where ambitious scholars, seasoned professionals, and academic leaders come together to mentor, learn, and grow—on purpose. |
A Game-Changing PartnershipTo power this experience, BDN has partnered with ScholarVist—the world’s first Scholar Infrastructure-as-a-Service (SIaaS) platform. ScholarVist delivers mentorship, leadership pipelines, and career-building ecosystems at scale, connecting ambitious learners with expert mentors, career coaches, and aligned leadership communities. This collaboration gives BDN members direct access to a private, intelligent, and results-focused mentorship system—engineered to support growth across every stage of your academic or professional journey. This isn’t another list. It’s a living, evolving network built to move you forward. |
Who It’s ForBDN MentorMatch is designed for high-potential scholars and professionals who are ready to:
If you’re serious about where you’re headed, this is the room you want to be in. |
How It Works1. Become a MemberOnly active BDN members can access the MentorMatch system. 2. Complete Your ProfileShare your academic discipline, career goals, research interests, and experience. 3. Choose Your RoleOpt in as a mentee, mentor, or both—depending on where you are in your journey. 4. Get MatchedThe ScholarVist-powered system uses smart filters to connect you with aligned individuals based on goals, background, and area of study. 5. Engage, Learn, and GrowStart connecting through direct messages, scheduled mentorship sessions, or group events curated by BDN and ScholarVist. |
Why It MattersClarityMentorship accelerates understanding, direction, and confidence. CommunityThe right connection can open doors, share strategy, and help you avoid costly mistakes. LegacyThis isn’t just about success—it’s about contribution, visibility, and long-term impact. We’ve built this system to help you win—and to ensure you don’t have to do it alone. |
What’s Included
Member Reflections“This was the first time I had a mentor who understood both my research and my reality. Game-changing.” — Doctoral Student, Sociology “MentorMatch makes it easy to give back in a meaningful way. I wish this existed when I was coming up.” — Senior Faculty Member, Engineering |
Join to Access MentorMatchBDN MentorMatch is available exclusively to BDN members. If you’re not in, you’re not getting in. Join now to unlock the mentorship system designed for your next chapter. Become a MemberQuestions?Reach out to our team at support@blackphdnetwork.com |