Rocky Top Research Coaches (RTRC) Application Rocky Top Research Coaches (RTRC) Application Δ Applicant InformationGraduate Student NameGraduate Student EmailGraduate Student CollegeGraduate Student DepartmentGraduate Student Phone NumberGraduate Student University ID NumberGraduate Student's Class Standing First Year, Master’s Student Second Year, Master’s Student First Year Doctoral Student Second – Third Year Doctoral Student Third+ Year Doctoral Candidate Other Graduate Student’s Funding Status Graduate Research Assistant Graduate Teaching Assistant/Associate Graduate Assistant Not Funded Other Faculty Mentor's InformationFaculty Mentor's Name (who has received the Summer 2024 FRAF)Faculty Mentor's Email (who has received the Summer 2024 FRAF)Faculty Mentor's College (who has received the Summer 2024 FRAF)Faculty Mentor's Department (who has received the Summer 2024 FRAF)Eligibility CriteriaAre you employed by a faculty member who has received a Summer 2024 FRAF? Yes No Other Will you be in Knoxville during the training period (July 1st to July 31st, 2024)? Yes No Other Are you available to attend both virtual group meetings during the training period? (1) Tuesday, July 2nd from 10 am to 11 am (2) Tuesday, July 16th from 9 am to 10 am Yes No Other Are you available for two debriefing and advising sessions with the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Research? Yes No Other Are you committed to completing all training requirements, including pre- and post-surveys? Yes No Other Academic and Research BackgroundPlease briefly summarize your past experiences with research, mentoring, and teaching (maximum 300 words).300 words or lessWhat is your current research project, and how does it relate to the faculty member's FRAF-funded project? (maximum 200 words)200 words or lessMotivation and GoalsWhy are you interested in becoming a Rocky Top Research Coach? (maximum 200 words)200 words or lessWhat specific skills or knowledge do you hope to gain from this mentoring training program? (maximum 200 words)200 words or lessMentoring Philosophy and ExperienceDescribe a challenging mentoring situation you have faced and how you handled it. What did you learn from this experience? (maximum 200 words)200 words or lessHow do you plan to support your assigned undergraduate researcher in preparing their research poster for Discovery Day? (maximum 200 words)200 words or lessAdditional InformationIs there any additional information you would like to provide that may support your application? (maximum 200 words)200 words or less