Volunteer STEM mentor driving research and innovation literacy in developing regions

IBSAUD College (non conventional , part of IBSAUD) is a youth-led global initiative working to make research and innovation education accessible for students in developing regions, low-income communities, and places with little to no research culture.

We’re building a movement where young people who never had access to labs, mentorship, or scientific guidance can finally learn how to research, innovate, and solve real problems in their communities and we’re looking for mentors who want to be part of that change.

As a volunteer mentor, you’ll lead short, flexible online sessions (30–60 minutes) in your area of expertise — anything from STEM concepts to research methods, data analysis, innovation skills, or real-world insights from your field and guide and teach our fellows.

Nothing heavy. No fixed schedule. Just sharing what you already know with students who genuinely need it.

Your contribution helps students:

• Build foundational research and innovation skills
• Work on community-based problems
• Collect and understand data from underserved regions
• Develop confidence to pursue STEM careers
• Grow into the next generation of researchers, innovators, and problem solvers

By joining us, you’ll directly support:

SDG 4 (Quality Education)

SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure)

SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)

SDG 17 (Partnerships)

And indirectly contribute to SDGs 13–15 through science-driven sustainability work emerging from these regions.

You don’t need to be perfect — just willing to share your knowledge and encourage curious minds who’ve been overlooked for too long.

👉 Learn more: https://www.ibsaglobal.online/join-ibsaud-as-a-mentor/

👉 Apply (takes ~2 mins): https://form.jotform.com/253029123995057

Join us and help build scientific capacity exactly where it’s needed most.