Between 2020 and 2023 UMass ADVANCE awarded $102,000 in mutual mentoring grants to 17 teams dedicated to supporting equity among faculty by gender, race/ethnicity, sexuality, gender identity, nationality, and other statuses. Mentoring areas included projects aimed at helping faculty build inclusive communities, engage in research collaboration, and participate in shared decision-making. Proposed projects were evaluated based on the quality, feasibility, and impact of the mentoring project.
You can read more about the winning teams here:
If you are seeking mentoring grant funds be sure to check out the Office of Faculty Development's Mutual Mentoring Grant Program.