MENTORSHIP

Leadership and mentorship are key components of the TRIANGLE program.

Effective mentorship is foundational to future career success, both within and outside of academia. TRIANGLE awardees will have access to multiple mentors from academia, industry, government, non-profit organizations, and entrepreneurship. To review a list of TRIANGLE mentors, please visit the Mentors page.
 
As a TRIANGLE awardee, you will be assigned a mentor of your choice for formal one-on-one mentorship, given the opportunity to connect with additional mentors as needed, and will also experience mentorship pods. Learn more about each TRIANGLE mentorship component below.

One-on-One Mentoring

Top Three Mentors

Select your top 3 TRIANGLE mentors during your application.

First Mentor Meeting

Meet with your assigned mentor no later than the 1st month of your award.

Mentorship Agreement

Complete the mentorship agreement with your mentor at your first meeting.

Staying On Track

Follow the details of your agreement for the duration of the award.

Any Issues?

Complete the evaluation or contact the Program Manager.

Why Multiple Mentors Matter

No single mentor can meet every professional and personal development need. Having multiple mentors allows you to gain targeted guidance across different areas—such as technical skills, career strategy, leadership development, or work-life balance. A diverse mentorship team helps you grow more holistically, navigate complex career decisions, and build confidence from multiple perspectives.

TRIANGLE supports a structured, flexible approach to multiple mentorship, making it easy to find the right mentor for the right purpose. Here is how it works. 

Explore Mentor Options

Review our list of mentors to identify whose expertise aligns with your new goal(s).

Program Manager Meeting

Meet with the Program Manager to discuss your needs and review potential mentors.

Connection and Introduction

The Program Manager will facilitate the introduction and support the establishment of the new mentorship relationship.

Any Issues?

Complete the evaluation or contact the Program Manager.

Mentorship Pods

TRIANGLE Mentorship Pods bring together small groups of mentors and mentees for structured, topic‑focused discussions using a case‑based, open‑dialogue approach. Pods are designed to support shared learning, peer connection, and professional development, uncovering new perspectives and preparing awardees for diverse career paths.

Each pod is facilitated by a multidisciplinary team of TRIANGLE mentors and typically includes a short series of sessions organized around a central theme or skill (e.g., cross‑sector careers).

Pod Theme

Pods focus on a defined theme (e.g. cross sectoral careers, lab leadership skills) selected by our awardees.

Multiple Sessions

Each pod includes multiple sessions, with participants expected to attend all sessions. Registration for each pod is on a first come, first serve basis.

Session Set Up

Sessions are 2 hours in length and feature case‑based discussions led by experienced mentors.

Group Size

Pos are intentionally small (2-4 mentors and 8 participants) to support open dialogue and relationship‑building.
Program Supporters
TRIANGLE would like to express their sincerest gratitude to the following benefactors for their generous support of our Program.