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A mentored experience (KO1) in maternal-infant research
Mary W Byrne1, Maureen R Keefe
1Columbia University School of Nursing, 617 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA. mwb4@columbia.edu
Summary
Research mentoring is crucial in nursing. This study examines a 4-year mentored research scientist development award (KO1) relationship, highlighting mutual benefits and the need for sustained commitment from both mentor and principal investigator.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Mentorship in Science
Background:
- Research mentoring is increasingly vital in nursing.
- Limited literature exists on sustaining mentor and principal investigator roles within funded research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze a research mentoring relationship within a Federal KO1 grant mechanism.
- To explore the dynamics and sustainability of grant-based mentoring.
Main Methods:
- Personal reflections on a 4-year mentorship experience.
- Literature review of the National Library of Medicine database (1990-2001).
Main Results:
- The NIH KO1 award structures mentoring with specific aims and duration.
- Effective mentoring requires commitment, shared interests, and professional development.
- Success depends on the mentee's self-direction and the mentor's expertise and generativity.
Conclusions:
- Grant-based mentoring offers mutual benefits but requires active nurturing.
- Both mentor and mentee must commit to sustaining and enriching the relationship for successful research outcomes.