In France, a mentoring programme has been run since 2015 by Femmes & Sciences, an association that promotes science and technology and supports women throughout their scientific careers. The programme offers young women who apply a free and trusting environment in a stimulating network of dedicated and experienced scientists. They can discuss their career paths and choices and learn how to make the most of their skills. By taking part in professional development workshops, group meetings or mentoring circles, young women scientists can benefit from unique and personalised advice from their mentor.

In Toulouse, the Femmes & Sciences association's programme, coordinated by Julie Batut, a CNRS researcher at CBI-MCD, is associated with the University of Toulouse's CBI doctoral programme, and offers mentoring open to doctoral students at the University. Since 2019, this programme has included a workshop built and led by Julie Foncy, research engineer at LAAS-CNRS and CNRS in-house trainer (Occitanie Ouest) specialising in individual and collective support through collective intelligence