Become an affiliated researcher
Is your past, current, or future research relevant to the enhancement of youth mentoring in Canada? (Examples of relevant research topics include natural and formal youth mentoring but also social and emotional development, healthy relationships, and positive youth development.)
Do you want to connect with researchers who share your interests? Are you committed to translating research into practice?
Join the Canadian Centre for Mentoring Research!
Affiliated researchers support youth achieve their potential by:
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Mobilizing research evidence;
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Harnessing scientific and practical (practitioner and community) knowledge;
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Working collaboratively with other researchers and the mentoring sector, including the Alberta Mentoring Partnership and MENTOR Canada.
Responsibilities
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Uphold and support the CCMR’s mission and goals;
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Share relevant research in the CCMR’s newsletter, communication materials, lunch and learn, webinar, or other event/medium (once every 2 years);
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Participate in events, meetings, and informal activities (once a year).
Benefits
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Collaborate with researchers from several disciplines and with mentoring practitioners;
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Connect with other members of the youth mentoring community and network;
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Contribute the shaping the CCMR’s growth and future directions;
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Participate in events, activities, and meetings to stay abreast of the latest developments in the Canadian youth mentoring sector;
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Facilitate the translation of your research findings into practice through CCMR events and communications as well as the channels of the CCMR’s founding partners: the Alberta Mentoring Partnership and MENTOR Canada.
Submit your application to become an affiliated researcher today. Graduate students welcome!