Resources for Faculty Mentors

Explore the benefits of being a mentor, campus supports for undergraduate research, campus and external supports for mentor development, how to fund undergraduate research, and literature on best practices and impact.

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Benefits of Being a Faculty Mentor to an Undergraduate Researcher

Explore the benefits to faculty who serve as undergraduate research mentors.

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How to Find Mentees

Explore ways to identify potential undergraduate research mentees.

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On-Boarding Undergraduate Researchers

Explore the best practices for bringing new mentees into your research group.

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Campus Supports for Undergraduate Research

Explore College and campus-wide programs to support undergraduate research.

Faculty Mentorship Development Resources

Explore campus and external resources for developing your mentorship skills.

Funding Undergraduate Research

Explore internal and external opportunities for funding undergraduate research.

Literature on Impact and Best Practices

Explore a curated list of publications on the impacts of undergraduate research and recommended best practices.

ACES Undergraduate Research
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