Benefits of being a Research Mentor

As a Research Mentor the Laidlaw Scholarship will provide you with:

An opportunity to support and mentor ambitious and proactive students as they undertake an original research project.
The chance to accompany your students to a celebration event which will be organised for all York Laidlaw Scholars.
A payment of £500 per Academic Mentor for their Continuing Professional Development.
The chance for you, your students and the department to be featured in profile-raising opportunities during the programme.

How you can get involved

Promote this opportunity to your students and colleagues.
Bring the programme to the attention of promising undergraduates who fit the eligibility criteria.
Provide information and support to potential applicants.
Give guidance and advice to applicants about designing, writing and delivering a research proposal.
Bring the programme to the attention of your colleagues and other staff members.
Contact colleagues in related disciplines to support an interdisciplinary project.