Tiered Mentoring Program
The Tiered Mentoring Program (TMP) funds Tiered Mentor Scholars (TMS) to participate in training and mentoring activities in the service of supporting your research in health equity.
BENEFITS
- 15 units of reassigned time over one academic year (please note: you must check with your chair and dean to ensure that you are able to release yourself from teaching)
- 2 months of summer salary (up to $15,000)
- $10,000 for a mentor
- $10,000 for research expenses (research assistant, equipment, supplies, other support)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend a single 3-hour initial meeting to determine our mutual and individual goals
- Attend a once a month meeting of RIMI Tiered Mentor Scholars
- Show progress in the goals you set with the Program Coordinator
- Attend all RIMI trainings and speakers
- Work toward publication and grant-writing
- Work collaboratively with a health equity agency or other research or advocacy group
There are also Tiered Mentor Associates (TMA) who receive 3 units of reassignment in an academic year. TMA's will develop skills that will allow them to become health equity researchers. They are expected to attend all RIMI trainings and a monthly meeting of Tiered Mentor Associates.