Nominate Your Mentor
Celebrating undergraduate research mentors!
The University of Alberta Award for Outstanding Mentorship in Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities is a student-nominated award that recognizes those mentors that go above and beyond to help empower students to accomplish their goals and to foster the next generation of researchers.
The award is offered in four categories:
- Early Career Faculty (i.e. Assistant professor or equivalent, typically <5 years in their position)
- Established faculty (i.e. Associate professor or higher, typically >5 years in their position)
- Trainees (e.g. graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, teaching assistants, research assistants, other trainees)
- Non-academic or technical staff
Recipients in each category will be recognized with a certificate and a letter to their Dean, Chair, or immediate supervisor (as applicable), highlighting their commitment to high-quality undergraduate research mentorship.
If you have questions related to this award, contact us at uri@ualberta.ca.
Nominations for 2024-2025 are now closed
The Mentor Award recipients are listed below. Nominations for the 2025-2026 Mentor Award will open again October 2025.
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Mentor Award Recipients
- Early Career Faculty: Dr. Bailey Kacsmar, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science
- Established Faculty: Dr. Sedami Gnidehou, Professor, Faculty of Science, Campus Saint Jean
- Trainee: Ibrahim Khodabocus, Graduate Student, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
- Non-Academic or Technical Staff:: Dr. Colleen Fortier, Project Manager, Faculty of Science
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I nominate multiple people?
Yes! You can nominate more than one person. Please submit each nomination separately.
Can a group of students nominate a single mentor?
Multiple students can nominate the same mentor, but each student must submit their own, original nomination. Each nomination should be supported with specific examples. Duplicate nominations will not be sent for adjudication.
Should I use personal examples or keep it general?
Students are encouraged to provide detailed specific examples that demonstrate how their mentor has supported them, and to provide sufficient context for the adjudicators to evaluate your nomination.