This article describes mentor/mentee relationships arranged through the Alliance 2000 Project. Faculty members of minority institutions of higher education worked with mentors (successful proposal writers, grant holders, and content experts) from other academic institutions during proposal development for submission to the Office of Special Education Program's personnel preparation competitions. Individuals involved in four mentorships were interviewed regarding their views and perceptions of the mentorship process.
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