We are looking for graduate students who are completing their degrees in May 2017 or later to serve as mentors for top undergraduates participating in the Elliott School Undergraduate Scholars program next year!
One highlight of the program is that each Scholar is paired with a graduate student mentor. Mentors play a crucial role in the development of the undergraduate's project. The general academic and professional guidance mentors provide is also of great importance. Mentors discuss their research and professional interests in the international affairs field and serve as a research and career resource.
Although the relationship with the Scholar is the primary benefit of graduate student participation, mentors will also receive a one-time award of $200 and gain experience that they can include on their résumés.
Mentors must participate in both the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 semesters and must therefore be graduating in May 2017 or later.
Mentor Obligations
- Remain in touch with the Scholar throughout the year (meetings; emails; phone calls)
- Have coffee with the Scholar at least once each semester
- Attend the Mentor Training Session early in the fall semester
- Attend the Kickoff Reception early in the fall semester
- Attend one spring class session when the mentee's rough draft will be reviewed (class meets Thursdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm; individual date assignments TBD)
- Attend the Final Research Conference in April
Specific dates are TBD but will be communicated as early as possible. Additional activities may be added to the calendar.
Application Information
If you are interested in applying, please complete the following application steps by June 8.
- Submit an online application form.
- Email your résumé to esiamentors@gmail.com.
For additional information see the Undergraduate Scholars page of our website!
