MENTORSHIP · COMMUNITY · GROWTH

Mentoring Program

Connecting senior and junior API social work scholars through mentorship, collaboration, and professional development.

WHAT WE OFFER

Mentorship That Supports Your Career

Different stages. A stronger tomorrow.

Guidance. Resources. Community. Opportunity.

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Academic Mentoring

Connect with experienced API scholars for guidance on research, scholarship, and academic development.

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Research & Collaboration

Build relationships with scholars who share overlapping research and professional interests.

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Professional Networking

Connect through APISWEA mentoring gatherings and the broader mentoring community.

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Publishing Support

Exchange information and guidance related to publishing and scholarly development.

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Job Search Support

Access resources and support related to the academic job market.

Funding & Opportunities

Learn about funding, conferences, presentations, and professional opportunities.

Activities include but are not limited to:

API Mentoring group gatherings at CSWE APM and SSWR annual conferences

API Mentoring List to facilitate networking, mentoring and communication

Job search statement review support

GET INVOLVED

Join the APISWEA Mentoring Community

Interested in connecting with API social work scholars and participating in mentoring activities? Complete the Mentoring Program Membership Form to get started.

Complete the Membership Form →

STRONGER
TOGETHER

PROGRAM LEADERSHIP

Meet the Mentoring Program Team

Dr. Mo-Yee Lee

Co-Chair

Professor & PhD Program Director
College of Social Work
The Ohio State University

Dr. Anao Zhang

Co-Chair

Associate Professor
School of Social Work
University of Washington

FEATURED MEMBER PROGRAM

Job Search Personal Statement Review

Supporting APISWEA doctoral student members preparing for the academic job market.

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For Doctoral Students

Academic job market preparation

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Expert Review

Feedback from experienced social work scholars

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Annual Deadline

June 15

Preparing for the Job Market?

Submit a national final, generic version of your personal statement for review by an external scholar whose expertise aligns with your research area.

View Submission Guidelines →