JULY 25, 2025

"At the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, professional development opportunities for research staff go beyond traditional training. It’s about connection — learning from one another, building confidence, and creating a community where research professionals grow not just as employees, but as individuals who contribute meaningfully to both their fields and their peers.

The Research Professional Mentorship Program (RPMP), launched in March 2024..."

The goal of the RP Mentorship Program is to cultivate a vibrant community of research professionals by providing a mentorship program that nurtures growth, innovation, and ethical research practices. Through personalized guidance, knowledge exchange, and support, we aim to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of research professionals.

Program Schedule - Cohort 3

• May 12-26: Application Period
• May 27-29: Application Review and Mentor/Mentee Matching
• May 30: Email Notification of Mentorship Pairings
• Jun 2025: Set Meeting Schedule: Mentees Responsibility
• Jun 2025: Meeting 1: Getting to Know You*
• Jul 2025: Meeting 2: Goals and Goal Setting*
• Aug 2025: Meeting 3: Resources*
• Sep 2025: Meeting 4: Leadership*
• Oct 2025: Meeting 5: Upcoming Challenges*
• Nov 2025: Meeting 6: Evaluate Your Experience*

*Indicates suggested meeting topic

Support Meetings

• Jun 2-6: Mentor-Mentee Orientation (Zoom meeting scheduled by program coordinator, recorded)
• Jun 9-13: Mentorship Networking Session (Hybrid meeting scheduled by program coordinator, recorded)
• Jun 9-13: Mentor Mini-Training Session (Zoom meeting scheduled by program coordinator, recorded)
• Jul: Mentor/Mentee Support Meetings
• Sep: Mentor/Mentee Support Meetings
• Nov: Mentor/Mentee Feedback Meetings

For more information, please contact Louise Walisser louise.walisser@uky.edu