Mentoring

Mentees: We are looking for people new to research administration, new to your role in research administration, or wanting to prepare for something new in research administration. If you need help with your current position or career path and feel like you could benefit from someone guiding you through the process of developing new skills, please consider applying. Mentees must be Full Members of SRAI.

Mentors: We need experienced members willing to keep in contact with their mentees for a 12-month period. While the pace and forum to communicate is at the discretion of each pairing/group, mentors will be expected to lead by checking in to answer mentee questions and prompting discussion about their roles. Mentors must be Full Members of SRAI.

Yes, you must be an active SRAI member to participate in the Odyssey Program.

The Odyssey Program offers 1:1 pairings between mentors and mentees.

The means of communication is decided between the mentor and mentee, and can include meeting virtually, by email, telephone, and/or in person if able. The frequency of meetings is up to the mentor/mentee(s). They can decide what works best for their schedules and allows enough time to work on intended program goals.  

Applications for the Odyssey Program open September-October and are due by early December. New cohorts start the following January.