Mentor-trainee relationships begin when an experienced and an inexperienced researcher agree to work together. The experienced researcher has knowledge and skills that the inexperienced researcher needs to learn. Under a productive relationship, the two work together to advance knowledge and put ideas to work.

Association for Women in Science Mentoring Project and Resources

National Academies Press Integrity in Scientific Research: Creating an Environment that Promotes Responsible Conduct (2002)

National Academies Press Advisor, Teacher, Role Model, Friend: On Being a Mentor to Students in Science and Engineering

Council of Graduate Schools On the Right Track: A Manual for Research Mentors (2003)

University of Michigan

• How to Get the Mentoring You Want, A Guide for Graduate Students at a Diverse University

• How to Mentor Graduate Students, A Guide for Faculty in a Diverse University

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

• A Handbook for Graduate Students and Advisors

University of Washington

• Mentoring Resources for Graduate Students and Faculty