Mentor a VERSE Scholar

Thank you for your interest in providing mentorship to a VERSE Scholar. Each summer, A&S offers summer research experiences to 25-30 undergraduate students from Tufts and other institutions looking for research opportunities.

VERSE 2025 will take place in-person at Tufts University from June 2025 – August 2025 (10 weeks).

Responsibilities of Faculty Mentors:

  • Match the VERSE scholar with an ongoing research project.
  • Onboard and train the student
  • Meet consistently with the VERSE scholar for check-ins.
  • Prepare student for Research Presentation
  • Communicate with VERSE staff on the student’s preparation for graduate education.

Please fill out the form below to apply to be listed as a potential undergraduate mentor for VERSE 2025. Eligible faculty mentors will be contacted in March 2025 regarding possible matches.

2025 VERSE Faculty Interest Form