PEER MENTOR PROGRAM
Our Peer Mentor (PM) program is a leadership opportunity for undergraduates seeking to support the development of future researchers. The role comes with a $250 stipend. The true value of research is in the experience itself – from ideation to actualization – students gain crucial, transferable skills when in the drivers seat of a research endeavor. However, it’s often not until they’ve completed research that they are able to even begin reflecting on their own grit and resourcefulness.
PMs hold a unique position as they can leverage their own research experiences and insights to produce advantageous peer-to-peer connections with other students. This enables PMs to bolster their mentees’ self-efficacy (ie, their internal sense of “I can do it!”) from day one, so that they can start their research journey aware of their strengths and proud of their accomplishments.
Click the tabs below to learn about the different ways you can serve as a Peer Mentor and how to apply!
DEADLINES
The application for Bootcamp Peer Mentors will open first week of Fall Quarter 2025.
The application for Summer Peer Mentors will open first week of Winter Quarter 2026.
I’ve been a Peer Mentor before – what changes can I anticipate this year?
Peer Mentors familiar with SRW and AHSS will see that those winter series have been re-envisioned as the Winter Bootcamps, with the lab-based bootcamp having the most differences in terms of amount of sessions. Additionally, all Peer Mentor applications have been formalized on the SOAP platform.
Can I be a Peer Mentor as an international student?
Yes, international students who fit the eligibility and availability criteria can serve as Peer Mentors. International students without a U.S. issued taxpayer identification number (ITIN or SSN) will have 14% federal taxes come from their payments; also, any students with a U.S. issued taxpayer identification number whose country does not have a U.S. tax treaty or are not eligible for the tax treaty will automatically have 14% federal taxes taken out of their grant.