The STEM CORE CREW Undergraduate Research Peer Mentoring Network, hosted and sponsored by STEM CORE, empowers undergraduate researchers by pairing first- and second-year undergraduate students with experienced peer mentors. 
 
Approximately 25 peer mentors work with 2–3 mentees. Mentees apply through an open application process and are matched based on research interests, academic needs, or major/college affiliation. Through structured guidance, academic support, and community-building, the program fosters student belonging, research literacy, and sustained engagement in undergraduate research. This peer mentorship program is from January 2026 - May 2026. 

Criteria and Eligibility

Eligibility – Mentors 

• Have completed at least one full semester in an undergraduate research program (TrUE, McNair, CISER, URS, LSAMP, Bridges, etc.) 
• Be actively involved in or have completed research experience (e.g., faculty-led project, independent research, REU, etc.) 
•  Demonstrate maturity, reliability, and commitment to peer support 
• Apply and be accepted during the fall recruitment cycle

Mentor Application

Eligibility – Mentees 

• Open to all undergraduate STEM students participating or wanting to participate in research. Students should be interested in developing research skills, best practices and building connections with peers. No prior experience required. 

Application timeline: 

• Mentor Application Opens Friday, October 3rd
• Mentor Application Closes Friday, October 24 at 5 pm 
• Mentee Application Opens Wednesday, October 15 
• Mentee Application Closes Wednesday, November 5th @ 5 pm 

Mentee Application

Questions?

If you have questions, please contact us at stem-core@ttu.edu 

 

 

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