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 October 6, 2023
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 October 6, 2023