Student or Colleague Nomination Process

To nominate a mentor, students or colleagues must complete the following form, including their name, the mentor's name, institution, and email address. Nominators are encouraged to submit a recommendation letter alongside the nomination form.

After nomination, the mentor will be contacted to determine if the nomination is accepted. If it is, nominator letters will be added to the nominee's final application packet. The deadline for the nomination form and letter is February 15, 2025. For further information on the nomination and evaluation process, visit https://www.cur.org/who/governance/divisions/biology/mentoraward/#Apply.

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* 1. Student or Colleague (Nominator) Information

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* 2. Mentor (Nominee) Information

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* 3. Are you a student of the nominee?

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* 4. Title of Research Project (applicable to student nominators)

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* 5. Student nominators: Please attach a letter of recommendation for your nominated mentor. Students should explain in their letter (a) how their mentor showed commitment to helping them achieve in areas of their life that mean the most to them (i.e., academic, career, or personal growth) and (b) how their mentor modeled positive behaviors and successful performance.  Additional information that gives more detailed insight into the mentor’s work on behalf of the student is welcome.
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* 6. Colleague nominators: Please attach a letter of recommendation for your nominated mentor. Colleagues should explain in their letter (a) how the mentor showed commitment to helping students achieve success (i.e., academic, career, or personal growth) and (b) how the mentor modeled positive behaviors and successful performance. Additional information that gives more detailed insight into the mentor’s work on behalf of the student is welcome.
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