Science Mentor & Faculty Mentee Expectations
Science mentors work with our faculty to ensure that their research plans and career development move forward. VBRN Awardees are required to have a science mentor that can be based anywhere in the United States.
VBRN Science Mentors agree to:
- Send reports describing your interaction with your mentee to VBRN two times per year on November 1 and May 1
- Communicate with your mentee throughout the year at the following intervals:
- Beginning of the award year
- End of the summer research period
- Beginning of the spring semester
- End of the award year Provide feedback on draft manuscripts and grant proposals
- Help your mentee complete the VBRN Individual Development Plan that outlines goals for their research progress by September 15, 2022
VBRN funded faculty members (Mentees) agree to:
- Be proactive in initiating contact with your science mentor
- Communicate with your science mentor throughout the year at the following intervals:
- Beginning of the award year
- End of the summer research period
- Beginning of the spring semester
- End of the award year
- Send manuscripts and grant proposal drafts to your science mentor for review before submission
- Work with your science mentor to complete the VBRN Individual Development Plan that outlines goals for your research progress by September 15, 2022