Research mentoring and capacity building

Develop next generation of researchers through effective mentoring. Mentoring models: 1. Dyadic: traditional one-on-one mentor-mentee relationship. 2. Team mentoring: multiple mentors with different expertise areas. 3. Peer mentoring: lateral relationships between researchers at similar career stages. 4. Group mentoring: mentor works with cohort of mentees simultaneously. Mentoring competencies: 1. Research skills: methodology, analysis, writing, grant writing. 2. Professional development: networking, career planning, work-life balance. 3. Personal support: confidence building, resilience, identity development. Structure and process: 1. Goal setting: specific, measurable objectives for mentoring relationship. 2. Regular meetings: monthly face-to-face or virtual meetings with agenda. 3. Progress monitoring: quarterly reviews of goal achievement and relationship satisfaction. 4. Feedback: bidirectional feedback on mentoring effectiveness. Training programs: 1. Mentor training: active listening, giving feedback, cultural competence. 2. Mentee training: goal setting, communication, relationship management. Evaluation: surveys, focus groups, career outcome tracking for evidence-based improvement.