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Distinguished Mentor Award

Distinguished Mentor Award

Established in 2006, The Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Distinguished Mentor Award honors and encourages the considerable efforts and accomplishments of faculty who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the mentorship of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.

Recipients of the Distinguished Mentor Award will receive an award of $2,500.


This award recognizes faculty from any discipline who:

  • stand out for effectively guiding graduate students and postdoctoral scholars throughout their professional training in a continuing, multifaceted partnership sustained by mutual respect and concern and
  • make a broad impact on mentorship by facilitating communities or building infrastructure for mentorship of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.

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Last Updated: 6/3/24