Research Administration Mentoring Program (RAMP↑)
The Research Administration Mentoring Program (RAMP↑) is meant to build relationships within the University of Michigan and enhance professional growth. Find out more about this unique program.
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The Research Administration Mentoring Program (RAMP↑) is a unique mentoring program for University of Michigan research administrators. Individuals involved in this program will have an opportunity to build important relationships within the University and enhance their professional growth.
About RAMP↑
Supported by the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects and Finance-Sponsored Programs, RAMP↑ has been connecting research administration professionals for more than 10 years. The program pairs mentees and mentors who meet at least monthly for one hour between October and July. The call for applications for both positions takes place in September of each year.
Additional Information:
- No minimum years’ experience are required to join either the mentor or mentee cohorts in RAMP↑.
- Prospective mentors and mentees are required to fill out an application and submit a one-page letter of support from their direct supervisor.
- Orientation sessions are conducted virtually to prepare mentors and mentees for their time in the program.
Cohort information
Applications are now being accepted for the 11th cohort of the Research Administration Mentoring Program (RAMP↑) and may be found below. The time commitment is a minimum of one hour, virtual or in-person communication per month, over a period of nine months, from October 2026 through July 2027.
Mentee Application
Mentor Application
Prospective mentors and mentees are required to fill out one of the following applications linked below as well as submit a one-page letter of support from their direct supervisor. The deadline for mentor and mentee applications with support letters is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026.
The supervisor’s letter of support for mentees should explain how participation in RAMP↑ will benefit the applicant in their career, beyond skills training that may be available elsewhere at U-M. The letter should also commit the supervisor to providing the time needed to successfully satisfy the RAMP↑ expectations of meeting with the selected mentor at least monthly, from October 2026 through July 2027.
The supervisor’s letter of support for mentors should detail the qualities the applicant possesses that will be most beneficial to help their selected mentee develop professionally. The letter should also commit the supervisor to providing the time needed to successfully satisfy the RAMP↑ expectations of meeting with the selected mentee at least monthly, from October 2026 through July 2027.
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