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.

• 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:

  • • 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 1

• 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 1