Mentorship Program
The objective of the NIME mentorship program is to increase the inclusiveness of our community by helping NIME newcomers, especially underrepresented groups and non-English speakers, to be onboarded in the NIME discourse. The goal of the mentorship program to bring newcomer to the NIME community and match them with experts in the field. A mentor is expected to help a newcomer (mentee) position their work within the NIME discourse, and the mentorship would ideally result in a co-authored NIME submission.
The mentorship program and application platforms are open throughout the year. The mentee applies with a proposed project they want to work on and need some form of mentorship. According to the proposed project, the program runs ideally between three months to a year. Once the mentee submissions are complete, the mentors’ availability is checked, and the mentees are matched with their mentors. The committee assigns a mentor to each proposed project based on the mentor’s availability and expertise. The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis. If no mentor for the proposed project can be found, the proposed project is saved for a year until a mentor is found. If no mentor is found within that time, the mentee candidate must submit either the same project again or a new one.
Submission information and deadlines
The mentorship program is open throughout the year. Please fill out the corresponding form below.
Who can be a mentee?
There are two main categories of mentees:
- Master students or early-stage PhD Students without a supervisor who is part of the NIME/music technology debate.
- Anyone who has not published at NIME before and is without a supervisor who is part of the NIME/music technology debate.
As a mentee, you must apply with a project. The goal is to connect researchers who are working in the same field so that they can learn from each other. If you need a mentor and do not fit into these categories, please send us an email, and we will be happy to discuss your application. People from underrepresented groups will have priority.
How to apply for becoming a mentee
To apply to become a mentee, the candidate needs to fill out this form.
The candidate is required to submit a project proposal. While it does not need to be the final version, it is crucial to demonstrate a clear understanding of the mentorship process and a specific goal in mind.
Duties of a mentee
- The mentee meets one-on-one with their mentors to discuss their chosen topics.
- The mentee is responsible for scheduling the meetings.
- The mentee comprehends that the mentor is a volunteer who has agreed to assist the community, and they act accordingly, respecting their time.
- The mentee is responsible for showing progress in each meeting. The mentor holds the right to the end of the mentorship if they find it unsatisfactory.
- The mentee should maintain contact with my mentor throughout the program and give reasonable notice when this cannot be done.
Who can be a mentor?
Everyone with experience at NIME can volunteer to be a mentor. Everyone who applies to be a mentor has to guarantee at least two hours of supervision every two weeks throughout the program. Each mentor must familiarize herself with all the NIME statements.
How to apply for becoming a mentor
To apply to become a mentor, the candidate needs to fill out this form.
In the motivation letter, the applicant should ask what type of mentor they want and why they would like to have a mentor, explaining they understand the commitment needed for such duty. Mentorship is a voluntary act and
Duties of a mentor
- The mentor and the mentee will develop the idea/topic proposed by the mentee in the application together.
- The mentor must suggest relevant literature and help the mentee position their idea/topic within the current music technology debate.
- This type of support should go beyond the direct objective of writing the paper but help the mentee for future research. Each mentor must dedicate at least two hours every two weeks to work with/supervise the mentee (e.g., a two-hour meeting every two weeks or a one-hour meeting every week).
- The mentor should respect the uniqueness, honor their mentee’s integrity, and influence them through constructive feedback.
- The mentor should set realistic expectations and goals for their mentee.
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