NATA Foundation Research Mentor Program Process

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NATA Foundation Research Mentor Program Process
The purpose of the research mentor program is to
provide guidance mentorship to junior faculty
members involved in athletic training research.
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The Research Mentor Program pairs promising
investigators with established researchers who
can provide guidance, advice and assistance in
navigating both the research and the grant
writing processes. The goal is to form a
relationship to help the mentee build a solid
knowledge base and acquire and understanding of
the balance necessary to becoming a successful
researcher.
Research Mentor Program Process
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NATA Foundation Research Mentor Program Process
Research Mentor Program Process
Send out announcement that applicants are sought
for the NATA Foundation Research Mentor Program
(February)

• Send out announcements the mentor are sought for
  the NATA Foundation Research Mentor Program
  (February)
• Each mentor and mentee will work together to set
  expectations for the relationship. Potential ways
  a mentor can assist his/her mentee include
• Advice (phone calls/email)
• Grant review or assistance (confidential review)
• Manuscript review or assistance (confidential
  review)
• Technical assistance
• Hosting the young investigator at his/her
  facility
• Research or other Fellowship
• Active collaboration on a project or grant
  (co-investigator)
• Develop database of individuals who have
  expressed interest to serve as mentors

Research Mentor Program Process continues
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NATA Foundation Research Mentor Program Process
Research Mentor Program Process
Research Committee reviews applicants and
identifies potential mentors to pair with mentee
applicants at annual meeting in April
Research Committee chair contacts potential
mentors to see if they are willing to serve as a
mentor
Mentor mentee parings are finalized by June 1

• Mentor Program Luncheon is held at NATA Annual
  Meeting in June
• 5 minute informational discussion about the
  mentor program
• 20 minute presentation from distinguished
  researcher in Athletic Training
• 30 minute networking session to allow mentors
  mentees to meet in-person and establish goals

Thanks for your interest in the NATA Foundation
Research Mentor Program!
Go to http//natafoundation.org/portfolio/research
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