Mentoring & Training

Mentoring of junior scientists (students and post-doctoral fellows) is one of the most important obligations of senior scientists at the NIH, and the professional relationship that a trainee develops with his or her mentor is one of the most important outcomes from a fellowship. This section provides guidelines and resources for effective mentoring in the Intramural Research Program (IRP).

Guidelines

• Guide to Training and Mentoring
• Guidelines for Mentors at the NIH
• Guidelines for Trainees at the NIH
• Guidelines for Non-FTEs (Trainees) for NIH-Related Activities, Outside Activities, and Awards
• Individual Development Plan
• Guidelines for Annual Progress Review of Trainees
• Guidelines for Mentoring an NIH Trainee who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Policies

• SD Policy Updates for Mentors and Trainees (May 2002)
• Goals for Enhanced Mentoring in the IRP

Resources

• FelCom Mentoring Committee
• 2010 FelCom Mentoring Survey
• The DDIR Implementation Plan in Response to the FelCom Subcommittee Report on Mentoring
• Trainee Activity Chart – NIH Ethics Program
• Mentoring Cases for Discussions

Training

• NIH Training Center (NIHTC)
• Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE)