Graduate Students

Application Requirements 

• Must have completed two semesters of graduate school by the time the project period begins.  
• May be masters or doctoral level. 

• Application Questions
  • Name
  • Pronouns 
  • Bearmail
  • Bear number
  • Phone number 
  • Degree program
  • Year in degree program 
  • Anticipated graduation date
  • Semester availability for mentoring
  • Type of mentoring experience you are seeking.
  • What types of mentorship training would be helpful for you? 
  • Previous research or creative endeavors experience.
  • If you are interested in working with students on their own research projects, please indicate what types of projects and methods you would be comfortable mentoring. (300 words maximum) project
  • Why do you want to be an undergraduate student mentor? (300 words maximum)
  • What are you looking for in a mentee? (300 words maximum)
  • If you have a faculty member who you are planning to work with on this research or creative endeavor, please identify that faculty member. 

Training Requirements

• Selected mentors will participate in 2-3 meetings/trainings depending on schedule and needs.
• Selected mentors must obtain and maintain certifications as needed for research with humans, animals, HIPPA, CITI, IACUC, etc. 

Expectations 

• Attend all check-in meetings. 
• Develop valuable experience mentoring undergraduate students that could prepare for a faculty position in academia.
• Review undergraduate research papers and offer constructive feedback. 
• Meet with undergraduate students weekly to offer academic & interpersonal support. 
• Commit to a specific amount of time (semester or academic year). 
• Continue support of undergraduate researcher throughout the entire process. 
• Outline and detail specific mentoring activities or strategies that will be implemented or utilized. 
• Be familiar with and follow the institution policies regarding academic conduct.
• Sign and comply with a participation agreement

Student Success Outcomes

• Create more opportunities for students from under-represented backgrounds to increase academic domain identification and provide experiences that can contribute to undergraduate & potential graduate student success.
• Develop meaningful connections with graduate student mentors and faculty that improve retention at an undergraduate level & recruitment at graduate school level.