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17th Annual NIH Graduate Student Research Symposium - Outstanding Mentor Award Nomination

Every year, the Symposium recognizes three outstanding mentors for their leadership and dedication to their graduate students. To nominate your mentor, please write a brief nomination letter (1-2 pages) describing why your mentor should receive the GPP Outstanding Mentor Award.  Nominations for the 2021 Symposium are currently open.  The deadline is Friday, December 18th at 5 PM. Submit your nominations here!

You may wish to consider how your mentor has played a role in the following areas:

  • your ability to conduct science (critical evaluation skills, experimental design, etc.)
  • your ability to communicate scientifically (written and oral)
  • networking
  • career development
  • leadership/mentorship in the lab
  • scientific responsibility