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What is the time commitment to serve as a mentor for a MOSAIC Scholar?

 

FASEB MOSAIC Mentors are expected to champion scholars’ participation in society leadership and volunteer activities. Mentors will participate in onboarding activities to ensure appropriate mentor-mentee matches and equitable mentor training. Mentors will commit to bi-monthly meetings with scholars to guide them through regular reviews of the scholars’ career development plans, the annual cohort retreat as well as psychosocial support.

 

Onboarding

  • Completion of an onboarding survey (30 minutes)
  • Participation in virtual onboarding session (60 minutes)
  • Completion of Center for Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER) training (2 hours)

During Fellowship

  • Bi-monthly mentor meetings (6 hours)
  • In-person scientific conference (1/year)
  •  Annual cohort retreat (3.5 days)
  • Semi-annual online forums (~10 total hours)

What is the Fellows’ program schedule and timeline?

FASEB MOSAIC Scholar Program schedule at-a-glance:

 

Year 1 and Year 2 

  • Establish professional development goals and needs with a MOSAIC mentor
  • Take part in virtual offerings in foundational and professional skills development
  • Complete course in resilience and self-advocacy
  • Complete bias workshop
  • Participate in 3.5 day in-person workshop and networking event

Year 3 and Year 4

  • Regularly engage with MOSAIC mentor to assess progress toward professional goals
  • Complete inclusion and belonging workshop
  • Continue development of foundational and professional skills 
  • Participate in an effective grant writing workshop
  • Participate in mock study section workshop
  • Participate in 3.5 day in-person workshop and networking event

Year 5

  • Regularly engage with MOSAIC mentor to assist with transition from mentored scholar to independent researcher
  • Take part in near-peer mentoring of subsequent FASEB MOSAIC scholars
  • Participate in virtual offerings in navigating academic research career progression
  • Participate in 3.5-day in-person workshop and networking events

Who is eligible to serve as a mentor in the FASEB MOSAIC Program?

 

  • Established investigators with a demonstrated interest in mentoring and knowledge on issues impacting diversity and equity.
  • Membership in a full-member FASEB society is not required to participate as a FASEB MOSAIC Mentor; however, individuals who are members of full-member FASEB societies will be given priority.

What information is required to complete the FASEB MOSAIC Mentor application?

 

  • Current résumé - No more than two pages highlighting mentorship, accomplishments, honors and recognitions, leadership roles, and professional service.
  • Short Bio - (250-500 words) highlighting your mentoring accomplishments, honors, and recognitions.
  • A description of your experience mentoring early-career researchers through transitional periods of career exploration. No more than 500 words.
  • A description of your skills or experience effectively mentoring individuals from diverse backgrounds. No more than 500 words.
  • Prioritization of the following skill categories:

Individual development plans

Career advising and job search preparation

Project Management

Work/life balance

Writing competitive proposals

Professional ethics

Communication skills (effective presentations

Conflict management

Balancing career goals while considering current events

Navigating institutional barriers

Networking

Managing others

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who will facilitate the mentor/mentee matching process?

 

FASEB MOSAIC program team.

What is the deadline to submit applications? 

 

Monday, September 30, 2024, at 11:59 PM Eastern.

When will MOSAIC Mentors be assigned MOSAIC Scholars?

 

Mentor/Scholar matches will be completed in early October. 

Who should applicants contact if they have additional questions?

 

Contact diversity@faseb.org.