Purpose:

The National Neurotrauma Society (NNS) Mentor-Mentee Program connects NNS members at all career stages to support professional growth and new member engagement. It's open to all members seeking to advance professionally within the neurotrauma research field.

Program Highlights:

·         Year-long mentorship with an experienced NNS member.

·         Matches made based on survey responses to align interests and goals.

·         Open to a wide range of participants, from trainees to industry professionals.

·         Application deadline: January 21–April 15, 2025

Participation:

·         Active NNS membership required for mentees.

·         Encourages diverse applicants, including students, faculty, and professionals

·         Option to sign up as both mentor and mentee.

Application: 

Mentor-Mentee Application (Within United States)

*Mentor-Mentee Registration International Application 2024.docx

*Several instances of blocked access have been reported for international faculty and students.

If you wish to participate, please fill out the word document form of the survey,
 and return it to theresathomas@arizona.edu by the registration deadline. 

Key Dates:

· Match notifications by May 21st

· Zoom Orientation – May 28th at 3PM EST

· Mentor Mentee Social at NNS Symposium on June 15th at 3:30 PM EST

· Rematch requests by July 12th, if the initial pairing doesn't meet expectations.

Engagement:

· Zoom Orientation (required).

· Quarterly one-on-one meetings (required).

· Encouraged participation in NNS virtual roundtables.

· Completion of a program feedback (required).

Resources:

·         A conversation guide (PDF) is available to facilitate initial meetings.

Mentor-Mentee Conversation Guide

Important Notes:

·         Mentor advice reflects personal experience, not the official stance of NNS or affiliated institutions.

·         The mentorship focuses on advice and perspectives, not job placement or legal mediation.

·         Further engagement beyond the program's scope is at the discretion of the mentor.

Contact:

For application issues contact theresathomas@arizona.edu before the registration deadline.

Withdraw or rematch contact Dr. Stefanie Robel at srobel@uab.edu

Disclosure:

Advice from a mentor is representative of their own experiences and does not represent the official views of the National Neurotrauma Society or their affiliated Institutions. Mentors volunteer to share experience-based advice, sound boarding, and alternative perspectives. This program is not designed for mentors to review paperwork (grants, manuscripts, etc.), assist in finding jobs or career opportunities, report and/or mediate legal issues, fulfill the role of a primary mentor, graduate committee member, or collaborator. Be aware that any relationship beyond advice, sound boarding, and perspective is the choice of the mentor and is above and beyond their voluntary commitment to the mentee through this program.