Graduate Student of Color Research Mentoring program

This cohort-based mentoring program for graduate students of color is a collaboration between the College of Education’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Office of Research and Graduate Education.

**In this program, students will:**

* Access information, resources, and helpful/impactful mentoring relationships
* Develop important skills in research, leadership, and career development
* Learn academic and research strategies for success and resilience from faculty of color and other research mentors
* Experience affinity, affirmation, and fellowship with other graduate students of color

There will also be pop-up workshops you are welcome to attend (e.g. academic writing, restorative justice, indigenous qualitative methods).  

* Attend a day-long training from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on **Oct. 5**, that will support you as a scholar of color (e.g. professional development, imposter syndrome, how to apply for external funding, relationship with finance, and networking)
* Commitment to exploring intersectional issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within graduate programs
* Commitment to being intentional and engaged within the mentoring program
* Completion of formative and summative mentoring program evaluation requests

If you are interested in applying for the Graduate Student of Color Research Mentoring Program, [please fill out our application](https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6zGgrgZRVk3ccHH).

If you have any additional questions, [please email the DEI Office](mailto:coedei@uga.edu). The deadline to apply is **Tuesday, Sept. 10**.