Research training is a key area of social work education and integral to the success of future practitioners. Innovative pedagogical models for teaching research have been proposed, including those based on experiential approaches. This exploratory study evaluated a research practicum (RP) model for social work students. The intended outcome of the study was to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive model for RP that encompasses experiential, cognitive, relational, and affective dimensions of learning. In total, 16 students and 14 instructors completed an online survey and open-ended questions about their experiences. Mentorship was identified as a key component facilitating student learning during the RP across cognitive, affective, behavioral, and relational dimensions. Mentoring provided students in this study with modeling, guidance, and scaffolding; offering a secure foundation for developing their research skills; and envisioning themselves as researchers. The findings suggest that a RP can provide students the setting in which to develop a broad range of skills and competencies in social work research. is a professor, faculty of Social, University of Calgary. Christine's has expertise in teaching research theory and methods, with interests in developing, evaluating and disseminating innovative pedological approaches to teaching research, including experiential and applied methods.Carolyn Gulbrandsen, PhD is an instructor in the faculty of Social, University of Calgary. Cari is a social work researcher and educator interested in mentoring skill development for university teaching, specifically within online, collaborative team teaching and experiential learning modalities.Liza Lorenzetti, PhD is an assistant professor in the faculty of Social, University of Calgary. Liza is an activist and educator interested in developing models of teaching promoting social transformation. Her teaching, research, and community practice center on anti-oppression, peace building and social justice.