Research Mentoring Program

The University of Miami Collaborative Research Mentoring Program

The university wide research mentoring and development program designed to strengthen support for new investigators, accelerate progress toward UM’s mission driven research strategy, address key challenges and resource gaps, and deliver actionable strategies that foster sustained research growth and alignment with the University’s research mission.

  • Establish cross institution protocols for mentoring that support different career stages
  • Foster collaborations through networking and connection
  • Encourage and support interdisciplinary research and collaborations

This program is led by Dr. Deborah Weiss, Assistant Vice Provost for Research Mentoring and Development.

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Champions

Research mentoring champions are supporters & promoters of research mentoring.

Research Mentoring Testimonies

Behind every successful researcher is a story of guidance, encouragement, and shared discovery. Our Research Mentoring Testimonies celebrate the transformative relationships between mentors and mentees, illustrating how mentorship shapes careers, builds confidence, and fuels impactful scholarship.

Research Mentoring Awards

2026 Research Mentoring Awardees

This award honors faculty who champion the power of research mentoring and elevate its impact across our community.

(List of awardees coming soon)

Research Mentoring & Other (non-research) Mentoring Programs at the

University of Miami (UM)

Our Research Mentoring Programs empower researchers through structured mentorship, skill-building opportunities, and collaborative engagement. These programs support career development and drive impactful scholarship across our institution.

Research Mentoring Summit

The Research Mentoring Summit brings together all three campuses to spark inspiration, share best practices, and build meaningful cross‑disciplinary connections.

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