Mentorship Training and Resources

Strong mentorship has been linked to enhanced mentee productivity, self-efficacy, career satisfaction, and is an important predictor of the academic success of scientists in training.

Upcoming Trainings

Coming in spring 2025!

Looking for some ideas on how to best mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research? Our workshops use materials from the Center for Improved Mentoring Experiences in Research to explore many different subjects around mentoring. These sessions will be offered each spring semester.

Reach out to Nika Stoop, PhD ([email protected])

Several departments have trained facilitators within their department. Check with your department head to see if you can join their trainings.

MSU Mentoring Resources

• Graduate School website
  • IDP for graduate students in STEM or Humanities and Social Sciences
• NIH Mentoring Resources
• The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEM
• NSF Mentoring Plan 101 (designed for postdocs but applicable to graduate students as well)
• Inclusive Meetings Guide (Harvard University)

You will need your NetID and password to access these resources.

• Montana State University Individual Development Plan template for faculty (Word template)
  • Goal setting exercise for starting a mentoring relationship
  • Potential first meeting agenda
• National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD)
  • Mentor Network Map
  • Cultivating Your Network of Mentors, Sponsors & Collaborators
• Tips for Effective Mentoring
• Example Undergrad mentorship agreement

Other MSU Resources

• The Graduate School
  • Mission:  The Graduate School enriches the graduate student experience by providing excellent service, timely oversight, and relentless advocacy for student success.
  • Contact: (406) 994-4145
• VOICE Center
  • Mission: Committed to the belief that all people have the right to live free from violence and the fear of violence.
  • Contact: (406) 994-7142 or 994-5682 or Advocate Line: (406) 994-7069
  • Location: 370 Strand Union

• Office of Institutional Equity
• Promoting an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment for external members of the campus community and our employees and students to excel regardless of their race, color, national origin (ancestry), sex, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, marital or parental status, age, creed, religion or political beliefs, mental or physical disability, or status as a veteran.
• Contact: (406) 994-2042 or [email protected]
• Location: Montana Hall Room 303

• Counseling and Psychological Services
• Contact: (406) 994-4531
• Location: 211 Swingle 

• Diversity and Inclusion Student Commons
• Mission: To bring together members of the Montana State University community and the community at large by increasing understanding and providing support for those who identify with the wide spectrum of diversity issues including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, gender, and ability.
• Contact: [email protected] or (406) 994-5801
• Location: 185 Strand Union 

• Division of Student Success
• Enhance the learning environment of the University; support students in the attainment of their educational objectives; foster in students a sense of responsibility, self-directedness, community, and a positive identity with Montana State University.
• Contact: [email protected] or (406) 994-2828
• Location: 174 Student Union

• Diversity & Inclusion at MSU
• Diversity is vitally important at MSU. We believe that excellence at Montana State University is best achieved through a culture of intellectual and personal growth that is diverse and inclusive.