Sample Mentor Agreement
Agreement between Student and Mentor
SDSU/UCSD Joint PhD Program in Global Health
Date:
Mentor (Name, Title, email, phone):
Student (Name, email, phone):
Expectations and Objectives
This document represents an agreement reached between the graduate student and the faculty
mentor/research advisor regarding the structure of the working relationship during the student’s tenure
in the first two years of the SDSU/UCSD Joint Degree PhD Program in Global Health. It should be
developed interactively between the two parties and modified according to mutual agreement on an
annual basis. A copy of this agreement and any subsequent modifications should be dated and sent to
the Program Coordinator at SDSU (rlopez@mail.sdsu.edu). The student should keep a copy of this
agreement in his/her e-learning portfolio.
Please use as much space as needed.
1. Regular one-on-one meetings. We plan to meet: (e.g. weekly on Wednesday, 1st and 3rd
Thursday of the month, as needed but at least monthly, etc. During the first year, meetings should be
monthly)
2. Participation in group meetings (if relevant). Mentor will invite student to participate in the
following ongoing research or program group meetings (e.g., journal club, UCSD JDP Trainee Sessions,
etc.):
3. Student will attend the following professional meeting(s) (e.g., conference,
workshop, etc.):
4. The Student’s role on the mentor’s project (if any) will be as follows: (describe expected
time commitment; describe his/her primary areas of responsibility, such as overseeing analyses,
performing analyses, helping conceptualize study, working with technician to conduct analysis of
particular research question, interviewing, drafting a manuscript, etc.)
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5. Additional learning opportunities and career development to be assisted by mentor
on behalf of student: (Mentors can be asked to arrange field practicums, apprenticeships, research
opportunities, or specific course work on behalf of the student, with mutual agreement; these should suit
the student’s specific learning objectives and dissertation planning)
6. Other areas of agreement: (list here any other areas of understanding between the Student and
mentor regarding participation in the JDP in Public Health (Global Health). This might include any long
absences agreed to in advance, such as a trip to return to the Student’s home country; any unusual
arrangements regarding provision of computer equipment, space, or other resources; any outside
employment and financial needs of the student, etc.)
Signatures
Student
Date
Mentor
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