For Faculty

CIMR has several initiatives to promote research and professional development for faculty, including opportunities for funding, mentorship, and hosting undergraduate researchers.

URISE Cohort 3 scholars and other students at the 2023 Summer Research Symposium

RESEARCH LEARNING COMMUNITIES

Research Learning Communities (RLCs) are at the heart of many CIMR programs model for training students through supported research experiences. An RLC is a faculty-led research team with an ongoing , funded program of research that can provide rich training opportunities for an undergraduate scholar.

See previous EXITO RLCs

CAREER MENTORS

Career mentors are faculty members who offer encouraging guidance to scholars on a range of academic and career development topics, such as choosing a career path, developing a strong CV, networking with colleagues, applying to graduate programs, navigating higher education, connecting with campus services and resources, and simply discussing the ups and downs of college life.

RESEARCH MENTORS

Research mentors provide direct supervision and guidance as undergraduate students gain first-hand knowledge about designing, conducting, and communicating research. Research mentors teach practical skills as scholars work on faculty research projects. Scholars are placed for between one and two academic years depending on the CIMR program model.