Effective mentoring is a cornerstone of graduate education and postdoctoral training, fostering the development of emerging scholars and enriching the academic community. As faculty, engaging in mentoring relationships not only supports students’ academic and professional growth but also enhances our own teaching and research endeavors. By setting clear expectations and providing guidance, we contribute to a culture of excellence and collaboration.
The following resources offer insights and best practices to support faculty in their mentoring roles, drawing from the experiences of leading institutions.
- Mentoring Materials Created by Guarini Graduate Student Council – Advocate for your Students’ Wellbeing
- National Postdoc Association – Publications, toolkits, and webinars. Dartmouth is an institutional member
- Computing Research Association – Excellent general advice
- Office of Research Integrity – Mentoring international postdocs
- MIT Toolkit – Nicely developed site with their “tool kit”
- Council of Graduate Schools, “On the Right Track: A Manual For Research Mentors” – Guide to purchase
- The National Academies
- “The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM” (free pdf)
- “Graduate STEM Education for the 21st Century” (free pdf)
- The Rackham Graduate School at the University of Michigan
- How to Get the Mentoring You Want: A Guide for Graduate Students but transferable for postdocs
- The University of Michigan – Humanities Ph.D project
- Nature Publishing Group, “Nature’s Guide for Mentors”
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute, “Making the Right Moves: A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty” – one of the best for scientists.
- National Academies – The Science of Mentorship Podcast
