Apply to the Graduate Student of Color Research Mentoring Program

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion invites faculty and staff to encourage their students to apply to the Graduate Student of Color Research Mentoring Program by Friday, Sept. 24. This cohort-based mentoring program is a collaboration between the College’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 of success and resilience from faculty of color and other research mentors
• Experience affinity, affirmation, and fellowship with other graduate students of color

Program requirements:

• Attend professional development workshops in the fall and spring semesters that support scholars of color (e.g. academic writing, imposter syndrome, how to apply for external funding, relationship with finance, and networking)
• Commitment to exploring intersectional issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in graduate programs 
• Commitment to being intentional and engaged in the mentoring program
• Completion of formative and summative mentoring program evaluation requests

Interested students can apply for the Graduate Student of Color Research Mentoring Program by filling out the program application. If you have any questions, please email the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.