The International Science Council Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific (ISC RFP-AP) is pleased to announce the launch of the third round of the Asia-Pacific Academic Mentoring Program, launching in September 2026. Following two successful rounds in 2024 and 2025, the program continues to connect early-career researchers (ECRs) from across Asia and the Pacific with senior scientists and academic leaders based in Australia. Designed to support the next generation of scientific leaders in the region, this year-long program offers practical workshops, monthly one-on-one mentoring sessions, a launch event in Canberra, and participation in Science at the Shine Dome, Australia’s premier science event.