Mentorship is a professional, working alliance in which individuals work together over time to support the personal and professional growth, development, and success of the relational partners through the provision of career and psychosocial support.
The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM
NAS, 2019
Effective mentorship is critical to the professional development of students and junior faculty. WVU is committed to effective mentorship in research and provides resources, recognition for exemplary practice, and support in meeting the requirements for funding agencies.