Managing Mentoring Relationships Curricula and Training: Mentoring Up

Mentoring Up is an active learning approach designed for post-doctoral scholars and junior faculty to support development of the skills needed to successfully navigate the research training environment and proactively manage their mentoring relationships. The curricula integrate topics from Entering Research and Entering Mentoring to develop mentoring up skills. These curricula were originally developed for use with trainees across the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) disciplines.

Themes and Concepts

• Building Research Self-Efficacy
• Aligning Expectations
• Maintaining Effective Communication
• Addressing Equity and Inclusion
• Enhancing Work-Life Integration*
• Fostering Independence
• Promoting Professional Development

*Unique to Junior Faculty Curriculum