The Undergraduate Research Excellence in Faculty Mentorship Award recognizes a faculty member at Oberlin who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to mentoring undergraduate students in research.
Each year, Undergraduate Research solicits nominations from Oberlin’s student body, after which a panel of students will evaluate each candidate and select the winner. The nomination is now open for the 2025-26 Mentorship Award. Any current Oberlin student can nominate a faculty mentor. Please do so using this nomination form by March 13, 2026.
The ideal nominee:
- Actively involves undergraduate students in research, encouraging them to develop critical thinking and research skills
- Supports students in pursuing opportunities such as presenting at conferences, publishing research, and applying to internships and graduate programs
- Maintains a supportive and approachable mentoring style, providing personalized feedback and consistent availability
- Promotes an inclusive research environment that values and supports students from all backgrounds
