Mentorship Resources

Looking for some ideas on how to best mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research? Our workshops use materials from the Center for Improved Mentoring Experiences in Research to explore many different subjects around mentoring. These sessions will be offered each spring semester.

Reach out to Nika Stoop, PhD (cfe@montana.edu)

Several departments have trained facilitators within their department. Check with your department head to see if you can join their trainings.

Mentoring Resources

• Graduate School website
  • IDP for graduate students in STEM or Humanities and Social Sciences
• NIH Mentoring Resources
• The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM
• NSF Mentoring Plan 101 (designed for postdocs but applicable to graduate students as well)
• Inclusive Meetings Guide (Harvard University)
• Tips for Effective Mentoring

• Ten simple rules for leading a successful undergraduate-intensive research lab

You will need your NetID and password to access these resources.

• Montana State University Individual Development Plan template for faculty (Word template)
  • Goal setting exercise for starting a mentoring relationship
  • Potential first meeting agenda
• National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD)
  • Mentor Network Map
  • Cultivating Your Network of Mentors, Sponsors & Collaborators
• Example Undergrad mentorship agreement

Other MSU Resources

• The Graduate School
  • Mission:  The Graduate School enriches the graduate student experience by providing excellent service, timely oversight, and relentless advocacy for student success.
  • Contact: (406) 994-4145
• Campus Civil Rights
  • Campus Civil Rights support students, faculty and staff experiencing protected-class discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking.
  • Contact
    Location: Swingle 2nd Floor

    Tel: (406) 994-1568
    E-mail: civilrights@montana.edu

• Counseling and Psychological Services
• Contact: (406) 994-4531
• Location: Student Wellness Center

• Student Commons
• Mission: The Student Commons empowers students to build authentic community across differences while developing skills for advocacy and transformative change. 
• Contact: (406) 994-4701
• Location: 185 Strand Union 

• Division of Student Success
• Enhance the learning environment of the University; support students in the attainment of their educational objectives; foster in students a sense of responsibility, self-directedness, community, and a positive identity with Montana State University.
• Contact: studentsuccess@montana.edu or (406) 994-2828
• Location: 174 Student Union