Matching with a Mentor

Student preference

In their application, students can state whether they have an interest in a specific lab or research topic. Additionally, during the recruitment showcase, advisement, and interactions with preceptor laboratories, potential trainees will learn about faculty research areas and undergraduate projects. Students will be guided by U-RISE team on selecting their top three choices.  To assist with this decision, we will hold a mandatory “How to pick a mentor” workshop with the selected students. This workshop will help students pick the most appropriate labs based on their interests, goals and needs. Students will be assisted in ranking their top three laboratory choices.

Faculty Preference

During the application process, preceptors will indicate which trainees interest aligns well with those of the PI. If a student is not exactly sure who they'd like to work with, the Pis will work more closely to understand the interests of the student, and which faculty member's research interests align with that. Students can meet with different potential mentors, and they may both decide on whether it is a good match.

Program Diversity

Selection will consider the diversity of each research group and the training program and selections will be made to enhance diversity. 

Special Mentoring Needs

If the trainee identifies any special need, the committee will match the needs to the most appropriate preceptor.