Research Mentors Workshop
We encourage all trainees to participate in the Research Mentors Workshop to learn how to prepare competitive research proposals.
March 27 | 12:15-1:15 p.m. | CGRC 133/451
Research Mentors Workshop
Designing Research Projects for Undergraduate Students Entering Research
About: This workshop will guide participants in designing research projects that effectively engage undergraduate students new to research. Participants will learn to structure projects that account for young scholars’ experiences, foster their confidence, and cultivate independence in their research careers. Through practical strategies, attendees will explore how to create meaningful research experiences that empower students to succeed in academic and professional research settings.
Lunch provided! Please let us know by March 21 if you will attend this workshop to ensure we have enough handouts and lunches.
Presenters:
Judy Traveis, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Student Affairs, UF Graduate School
Talline R. Martins, Ph.D.
Director, Graduate Professional Development, UF Graduate School
Application Instructions
Interested students should apply online, following the application instructions.
Research Projects:
Projects will be considered across the broad spectrum of the cancer research continuum, including basic research, clinical, population-based and translational research, and from a wide range of disciplines. For graduate students, the research project may lead to additional data to enhance the specific aims of their thesis project, or it could be a standalone project.
Project Scope:
The project scope must be appropriate to be completed within the timeframe of the STRONGER Program.
Project Budget:
Successful applicants will receive the following funds for their research project.
Project research expenses: $1,000
Graduate student/Postdoctoral trainee mentor scholarship award: $400
Total award: $1,400
Application Review and Selection
Proposals will be prescreened to ensure eligibility and cancer relevance. A formal scientific review may be implemented depending on the volume of proposals submitted.
Applicants are expected to participate in the following program activities.
May 14 | 12:30-4 p.m. | CGRC 133/451
Mentoring 101 Workshop
Effective Mentorship: Tools for Student Mentors
About: This interactive half-day workshop will equip you with evidence-based strategies to foster a productive, inclusive and growth-oriented research environment. Using the nationally validated CIMER (Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research) curriculum, we will explore best practices for setting expectations, assessing mentee progress and promoting independence. These mentorship skills will not only enhance your mentees’ experiences, but will also provide a foundation for future mentoring roles, helping you cultivate strong mentor-mentee relationships throughout your career.
Presenters
Judy Traveis, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Student Affairs, UF Graduate School
Talline R. Martins, Ph.D.
Director, Graduate Professional Development, UF Graduate School
May 19 | 12-5:30 p.m.
Introduction to Cancer Research Program
3MT® Research Project Presentations, Speed-Networking Session and Mentor Matching
3MT® Research Project Presentations
Selected applicants will be asked to provide a brief overview of their summer research projects in a three-minute presentation using a single PowerPoint slide, in the format and style of the UF 3-Minute Thesis competition.
Speed-Networking Session
The interns will participate in a speed-networking session with the applicants to learn more about the research projects.
Mentor Matching
After this, the interns will rank their choices for research projects and the applicants will rank their preferred mentee selections.
Applicants will be notified by the end of the day whether or not their project was selected. The matched teams will be formally announced the next morning.
