MBRS-RISE and MARC U*STAR Mentors are the foundation of our student training programs.  We are looking for researchers who will provide them with inspiration and encouragement as well as an excellent research experience.  Mentors must be performing biomedically- or chemically-oriented research and must submit a mentor application.  Your application will be assessed by the Program Advisory Committee.

Application Forms

RISE Mentor Application

New NIH Biosketch Form

Mentoring Resources:

Nature's Guide for Mentors link
NSF - Advisor, Teacher, Role Model, Friend: On Being a Mentor to Students in Science and Engineering link
Science Careers - Can a White Male Really be an Effective Mentor? link
NEA - Minority Mentoring link
Science Careers - Retaining Minority Students in Science Departments: A Research-Centered Approach link

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