Pitt Research Training Program Faculty Volunteers
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- What is required of the faculty mentor?
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The faculty mentor (must be a Health Sciences Faculty Member) outlines the specific parameters of the training with each research trainee by determining the training beginning and end dates, the hours and days per week, the program goals, and specific learning objectives. There are no restrictions with regard to time of year (summer, academic year, calendar year) during which the trainee can participate. The specifics of the training will appear on the required forms.
The faculty mentor will ensure that the required forms and liability documents have been submitted prior to the start of the experience. All forms should be completed and returned to Katie Rossi.
- Are there any requirements or restrictions I should be aware of with respect to having undergraduate students or medical students volunteer in my lab?
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Clearances
Child Protection Clearances are required for employees who will have direct contact with children under 18 years of age. See University of Pittsburgh Office of Human Resources for University Requirements.
** No employees are permitted to have contact with any minor in connection with the Research Training Program until ProVerify has reviewed the required clearances and approved each such individual.
- Are University Environmental Health and Safety modules required?
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Any environmental health training that would be required for staff/faculty (for example, blood-borne pathogens) would be required of a research trainee. The department and faculty mentor will ensure the training is completed, as applicable to the training.
- Can the research trainee obtain a Pitt ID?
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No, if your mentee needs an ID to enter a campus building, they can obtain a Pitt Proxy Card. Please email Katie Rossi (kjr2@pitt.edu) for additional information.
- What documents are required?
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High school students (must be at least 16 years of age)
Learning Agreement and Parental Consent or Learning Agreement and Consent
Research Training Program Release
Undergraduate students (current University of Pittsburgh undergraduate student or undergraduate student at another university)
Learning Agreement and Parental Consent or Learning Agreement and Consent
- How do I get involved?
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If you are a faculty member in the Schools of the Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, the Office of Science Education Outreach, Health Sciences, invites you to consider becoming a Mentor. Upload your research opportunity »