The Journal of Collegiate Emergency Medical Services (JCEMS), in collaboration with the National Collegiate EMS Foundation (NCEMSF), developed the Research Mentorship Program (RMP). The RMP addresses well-recognized gaps in campus-based prehospital emergency care: a limited foundation for research education, mentorship, and scholarly productivity. The program connects motivated collegiate EMS students with established professionals to support the development of high-quality research and cultivate the next generation of researchers and leaders.
About the Program
The JCEMS Research Mentorship Program is a structured and collaborative initiative designed to:
- Foster meaningful scholarly relationships
- Support student-led research projects from conception through presentation and publication
- Promote scholarly output in various formats, including conference presentations and publications
- Strengthen the available literature regarding collegiate EMS and EMS practice
Objectives & Opportunities
The JCEMS Research Mentorship Program
JCEMS Research Scholar
Applications to be a JCEMS Research Scholar are open each year at the NCEMSF Conference and close on the last Friday of March. Applicants can expect scholarship determinations by the last Friday of April. All collegiate EMS providers may apply.
JCEMS Research Mentorship Program Application
Junior Research Mentor
Junior Research Mentors are tactical enablers of meaningful research, often with recent, relevant experience for our Research Scholars, while developing the pedigree and experience of our Senior Research Mentors. Junior Research Mentors can expect to learn as they teach and build their CV with co-author credit on published work. They are expected to have strong preparation in research, teaching, or mentorship to mentor Research Scholars under the guidance of Senior Research Mentors. Junior Research Mentors are typically graduate students, medical students, or individuals who have completed their undergraduate degrees and have extensive research experience. To express interest in serving as a Junior Research Mentor, please submit a brief letter of intent and CV to JCEMS@JCEMS.org.
Senior Research Mentor
Senior Research Mentors serve as advisors to one student research team of 2-4 individuals and play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the student-led research project. The role is designed to be flexible and compatible with existing professional commitments.
Typical involvement includes:
- Assisting in scoping the research questions and study design
- Providing subject-matter expertise in their field
- Offering feedback throughout the project development as needed by their team
- Conduct initial reviews of their team’s drafted paper
Estimated time commitment: 2–4 hours per month, beginning in May and lasting one academic semester to one year
Format: flexible, remote, and asynchronous
There is no formal application process for the Senior Research Mentor role. We welcome individuals with a doctoral degree or equivalent, experience in EMS, emergency medicine, emergency management, public health, data science, or related fields, and/or a background in research or scholarly publication, who are passionate about fostering academic growth and research excellence among emerging scholars and future professionals. If you are interested, please email JCEMS@JCEMS.org with a brief note of interest and your areas of expertise. We will follow up to connect you with a student team aligned with your interests and availability.