FAQ

We schedule events at least 3 to 4 months in advance. Please fill out the service request form at the bottom of the Training Overview page for more information.

See our Training Overview page for a full description of each training type we offer, along with how to get more information.

See our training page for a full description.

• Entering Mentoring Facilitator Training is a train-the-trainer workshop to implement mentor training.
• Entering Research Curriculum Development Institute is a workshop to build, enhance or expand a research curriculum to be used with trainees. It is a program development workshop based on the Entering Research curriculum.

Please see our pricing page for current standard workshop pricing. Prices are valid through the current fiscal year.

We offer training for mentors, mentees and anyone working in the mentoring ecosystem. Please see our training page for a more thorough description.

Please complete our service request form by visiting our Training Overview page. Someone on the team will get back to you within a few weeks to schedule a consultation to discuss your goals and objectives. 

Request to be added to the listserv for each workshop located at the bottom of the Training Overview page. You will receive emails with recruitment details when they open for

• Entering Mentoring Facilitator Training
• Culturally Aware Mentoring
• Culturally Aware Mentoring Facilitator Training
• Entering Research Curriculum Development Institute (trainee curriculum development)
• Evaluating your reach course/program

You can also view upcoming workshops and add yourself to a waitlist if the workshop is full by visiting the News and Events page, upcoming trainings.

Implementation resources are available for those who have attended a facilitator training and discussed in the workshop. Resources such as facilitation guides, curriculum, activities and case scenarios can also be found in the MyCIMER portal by creating a free account.

Please visit the Facilitator Recognition Program website for more information.

CIMER publishes quarterly newsletters for our trained facilitators. You can subscribe to receive the newsletters.

Some suggested language for your CV:

• Completed mentor training based on the evidence-based Entering Mentoring curriculum, which has been shown to positively impact mentorship skills and knowledge (date).

Trained Facilitators will also receive a letter of recognition from CIMER.

You should have received a link to a folder containing your letter in a post-workshop email from CIMER or your institution/organization. Please contact us via email if you are unable to access or locate your letter.

Certificates, badges, and recognition for mentoring workshops are generally provided by the host institution. We offer some suggested language and recommendations for you to use. 

Trainers can create their own letter/certificate that includes their school and departmental affiliation with the suggested language.

Suggested language:

This letter/certificate/badge recognizes your participation in [research mentor training/mentee training] at [institution/organization] from/on [date(s)]. This training is based on the evidence-based Entering Mentoring curriculum, which has been shown to positively impact mentorship skills and knowledge. 

Improving research mentoring relationships for mentees and mentors through the development, implementation, and study of evidence-based and culturally-responsive interventions is supported by organizations such as the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER). This and other organizations are dedicated to building a network of mentors, mentees, and partners engaged in enhancing and studying research mentoring relationships. [Add additional institutional resources and text].

And share this text with the participants for them to include on their CV:

Completed mentor training based on the evidence-based Entering Mentoring curriculum from the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER), which has been shown to positively impact mentorship skills and knowledge.

You will need to create a free account the first time you visit the MyCIMER site.

Watch a short tutorial on the MyCIMER page to learn more about using the portal. The site includes materials for Entering Mentoring, Entering Research and Mentoring Up.

There are a variety of self-study resources available on the Mentor & Mentee Support Resources page. 

Please contact our Assessment team via email.

CIMER has a variety of collaboration opportunities. A few of the most common items are:

• Letters of Support
• Collaboration on a research project
• Collaboration on a grant
• Beta test new activities and curricula

Visit the work with us page to view and complete a request form.