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 local science mentor (in the state of Vermont or at Dartmouth College) in order to facilitate face-to- face meetings.
VBRN Science Mentors agree to:
- Attend a virtual mentor orientation on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 (for which you will be compensated $300) in conjunction with the annual Faculty Retreat
- Send reports describing your interaction with your mentee to VBRN two times per year on February 1 and May 1
- Communicate with your mentee throughout the year at the following intervals:
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Beginning of the award year
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End of the summer research period
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Beginning of the spring semester
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End of the award year
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- 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 1
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
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- 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 1