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Table 1 NRMN Integrated Logic Model

From: Using collaborative approaches with a multi-method, multi-site, multi-target intervention: evaluating the National Research Mentoring Network

Program Components

Goals

Key Program Outputs

Key Short-term Outcomes

Match/link mentees to mentors and coaches

Increase access to mentoring across all career stages

Number of mentors and mentees engaged in mentoring relationships

Number of mentors, mentees, coaches matched through NRMN

Number of mentors and mentees engaged in MyNRMN

Increased number and diversity of individuals engaged in mentoring relationships

Increased size of mentoring networks for individuals and groups

Train mentors, coaches & mentees

Train and certify mentors

Train grant writing coaches

Train mentees

Improve cultural responsiveness in mentorships

Number individuals recruited, trained

Number individuals certified

Number of evidence-based, career-stage-tailored training programs

Increased # of trained mentors and coaches available to work with individuals at all career stages in the biomedical research field

Increased quality of culturally-sensitive mentoring and coaching of individuals across career stages at an increased number of US colleges and universities

Refer mentees to career and research resources

Increase access to research resources and career development opportunities

Number of organizations partnering with NRMN to provide career and research resources to NRMN trainee and mentee participants

Number of resources offered through and in partnerships with NRMN

Number of individuals using resources

Increased access to career-enhancing resources, offered through and beyond NRMN offerings, by a diverse population of individuals and higher education institutions

Increased size and quality of a network of organizations, associations, and qualified mentors and researchers committed to ensuring long-term diversity in the biomedical workforce

Promote the value of career mentoring across the nation

Partner with professional societies and organizations

Increase awareness at all levels: individuals, institutions, associations

Number professional societies and organizations partnering with NRMN to promote career mentoring

Number of entities promoting mentoring and NRMN

Increased recognition at colleges/universities of the value of mentoring for diverse workforce at all career stages

Increased national level recognition of efforts to diversify the US biomedical workforce achieved through NRMN career and grant writing mentoring and coaching