The document outlines the goals and components of the CNICS Mentoring Program. The program aims to foster mentoring relationships to encourage career development for early and mid-career HIV investigators. It will provide one-on-one mentorship, workshops on career topics, and networking opportunities at CNICS meetings. The program will focus on developing career mentors for ongoing guidance and advisors for specific issues. It will also provide training to mentors on best practices. The goals are to facilitate growth of the next generation of HIV researchers and support multidisciplinary HIV research.