Innovative Programs to Enhance Research Training
About IPERT
The Innovative Programs to Enhance Research Training (IPERT) is a five-year initiative funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Our goal is simple but powerful: to enhance the skills, knowledge, and confidence of faculty, graduate students, and research staff in holistic mentoring — an approach that supports undergraduate students' mental, physical, and behavioral well-being, biomedical research skills, and academic advising.
Our Approach
Launching Fall 2025, our first cohort of 15 participants will begin an intensive, year-long mentor training program.
Key features include:
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Supportive, customized training to foster a strong network of mentors.
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Holistic mentoring strategies covering academic advising, research mentoring, and psychosocial support.
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Individualized curriculum based on personalized assessments of each mentor's:
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Knowledge and experience
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Undergraduate students’ needs
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Institutional resources and policies
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Although we work with cohorts, each participant receives a personalized development plan to maximize their impact as a mentor in the biomedical sciences.
Become Part of Our First Cohort
Applications open this summer for the 2025–2026 academic year!
If you're passionate about building the next generation of biomedical researchers — and want to grow as a mentor — IPERT is for you.
Stay tuned for application details — coming soon!
Contact
Have questions or want to stay updated?
Amanda Adamson
Program Coordinator
Email: aadamson3@alaska.edu
Mailing address, if needed:
University of Alaska Fairbanks
184 Arctic Health Research Building
P.O. Box 757770
Fairbanks, AK 99775
