ACUR strives to support undergraduate researchers by providing the opportunity to be mentored by professionals in academia and industry. We believe research skills should be cultivated early in undergraduate education. Our Mentoring Program connects student researchers with experienced professionals across academia and industry, providing crucial support during a pivotal stage of their academic journey.

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, not every student can pursue postgraduate studies, while those who do often face job uncertainty or over-qualification challenges. Our program addresses this reality by equipping undergraduate researchers with the skills and networks needed to thrive in any career path.

The aim of the mentoring program is for the mentor to provide students guidance with:

• Research Profile Development – Building your undergraduate research portfolio
• Career Preparation – CV enhancement and interview coaching
• Industry Insights – Navigation of academia and professional pathways
• Networking – Building meaningful professional connections

Program Overview

The ACUR Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program will run from Feb to May and consists of a minimum of four one-hour mentoring sessions. These sessions may be conducted as either one-on-one meetings or group-style sessions, depending on the mentor’s preferred approach.

Student Mentee Eligibility Criteria:

• ACUR student member
  Note: ACUR conference student attendees automatically become ACUR student member for a year
• Currently an undergraduate or honours student or within 1 year of graduating from undergraduate degree

2026 Mentoring Program Timeline

Mentee Testimonials