article thumbnail

The Role of a Mentor: Effective Workplace Mentorship

GrantNews

The mentee and mentor connection is the most valuable professional relationship you can have. There is an array of mutual benefits of mentoring for both the mentee and the mentor. Traditional workplace mentoring relationships involve senior employees helping guide junior colleagues.

Mentor 88
article thumbnail

2023 Mentoring Grants to Support Junior Researchers of Color

WT Grant Foundation

Grant Scholars have been awarded grants to support their development as mentors to junior researchers of color. The awardees will mentor promising doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows in enhancing their methodological skills, publication records, and career networks. Quinn has mentored two Black women doctoral students.

Mentor 52
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Foundation’s Approach to Career Development: Our Mentoring Philosophy

WT Grant Foundation

Mentoring is a cornerstone of the Foundation’s approach to supporting the career development of junior researchers. For instance, while applicants of the William T. Grant Scholars, the mentoring grant is now offered to Scholars and major research grantees. Likewise, being mentored is a skill too.

Mentor 40
article thumbnail

Independent Retailers – the Backbone of Business and Industry

GrantNews

Successful applicants will receive coaching and mentoring, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to investors, and program support follow-up. Participants will have access to mentoring, industry speakers, networking opportunities, a pitch night, and an assortment of vendor perks.

Retail 97
article thumbnail

Tips for Proofreading Your Next Grant Application

Grants.gov

Developing a proofreading strategy can greatly improve the quality of your federal grant application. Request that your colleagues or mentors review a first draft of your specific aims early in the process,” advises NIH. Give your application a grade. Rate your own application,” advises the NIH resource.

article thumbnail

Ever Wondered About the Value of Volunteer Time?

GrantNews

If you are new to grant applications, hiring a grant writer will increase your chances of being awarded a grant. Eligible participants receive mentoring, services, and software to upgrade their digital capabilities. The quality assurance team will review and verify your grant.

Grant 91
article thumbnail

Even a Small Business Can Have a Large Impact in Their Community

GrantNews

In addition, applicants will also receive reimbursements for developing an initial food safety plan, or for maintaining or updating an existing food safety plan. Applications will be received from companies that are addressing climate change and other environmental issues. Eligible applicants must specialize in education.

Mentor 102