Mentorship Programs & Resources

Mentorship plays a vital role in the scientific community to foster personal and professional growth. As a scientific trainee, you’ll navigate both sides of the mentorship equation, providing and receiving career and psychological support. Here, you will find resources and programs on mentoring others and getting the most from a mentoring relationship.

How to Be a Great Mentor

Decades of research on evidence-based practices show that the right mentoring training, strategies, and tools helps to increase research skills. Here are some resources we’ve compiled to help you become an effective mentor.

Mentor Training Workshop

Designed for graduate students and postdocs. Identify the skills you need to cultivate a strong relationship with your mentee, including:

  • Strategies for aligning expectations
  • How to handle challenging conversations
  • Tips for creating a mentoring plan

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Mentor Advice Column

Because scientists never outgrow the need for mentoring…

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