The Mentored Employment Program offers CoF undergraduate students paid opportunities to get involved with research, field work and build important mentoring relationships in an encouraging environment. It is open to undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students enrolled in a College of Forestry undergraduate major, with an emphasis on reaching those from our underrepresented and underserved communities and those who would most benefit from faculty mentorship.
Benefits of participating in the Mentored Employment Program
- A chance to work with a faculty mentor on research, lab or field work that supports the mission of the college.
- Meaningful experiences that allow students to explore potential career paths and develop professional relationships.
- Mentorship opportunity for faculty, Post-Doctoral Researchers, Faculty Research Assistants, and Extension Faculty who would like to foster teaching and enhance learning experiences for undergraduate students.
Faculty Mentor - Program details & how to submit a project proposal
Student Protégé - Program details & how to apply
Important Program Dates
2023-24 Academic Year |
Due Date |
Faculty proposal submission deadline: |
September 22, 2023 |
Student application deadline: |
October 25, 2023 |
Interviews and selections: |
November 8, 2023 |
Begin working: |
HR appointment approval |
Orange & Black Poster Presentation: |
April 12, 2024 |
MEP funds available to use through end of spring term: |
June 14, 2024 |
We welcome involvement from the forestry industry, agencies, and community to help support our students' employment and educational goals and we offer the following sponsorship opportunities. If you would like to help support our students in these endeavors please contact the OSU Foundation and reference our Experiential Learning Fund.
Level | Amount | # of Students Supported |
Platinum | $30,000+ | 15+ |
Gold | $20,000 | 10 |
Silver | $10,000 | 5 |
Bronze | $2,000 | 1 |
Past Sponsors
- Weyerhaeuser, platinum and silver levels
- Bureau of Land Management, platinum and gold levels
- U.S. Forest Service, platinum and silver levels
- CoF Board of Visitors, platinum level