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University Centers of Exemplary Mentoring (UCEM) is sponsored by Alfred P. Sloan Foundation (Higher Education Program). Grants to support university-based efforts that seek to advance systemic change in STEM graduate education, specifically aimed at expanding fair access and opportunity in STEM higher education so that all talent is included and can thrive.
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University Centers of Exemplary Mentoring Sloan Scholar Oralia Garcia celebrates with her family upon receiving her Ph. D. from Pennsylvania State University.
The University Centers of Exemplary Mentoring (UCEM) theory of change posits that through financial support, strong mentoring, supportive community, and institutional commitment, all students in STEM can thrive and institutions can change graduate science and engineering education in ways that make it more welcoming and inclusive of all talent.
The UCEM model includes activities in four key areas of graduate education: strong mentoring, supportive community, institutional commitment, and student funding. Foundation-supported scholarships for physical science and engineering doctoral students at UCEM campuses, known as “Sloan Scholars," are a key feature of the program. The Foundation is not seeking new institutional partners for the University Centers of Exemplary Mentoring.
University Centers of Exemplary Mentoring /programs/higher-education/university-centers-of-exemplary-mentoring Sloan Scholar Oralia Garcia celebrates with her family upon receiving her Ph. D. from Pennsylvania State University.
To support university-based efforts that seek to advance systemic change in STEM graduate education The University Centers of Exemplary Mentoring (UCEM) theory of change posits that through financial suppo…
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities and institutions of higher education committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in STEM graduate education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
University Centers of Exemplary Mentoring (UCEM) is funded by Alfred P. Sloan Foundation (Higher Education Program). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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