Collaborative research in your field with a faculty mentor
Presentation of your research at the McNair Scholars Poster Session
Publication of your research in the McNair Scholars Journal
Workshops and seminars on topics such as:
Research Basics
Library and Internet Research Resources
The Institutional Review Board Process
How to Choose a Graduate School
Funding for Graduate School
How to Write a Personal Statement
How to Have a Successful Graduate School Interview
GRE test preparation
Academic counseling and tutoring as needed
A stipend of $2800 for completing the research (paid over the summer)
Mentoring relationship with a faculty member
Strengthening of academic and research skills
Graduate school application assistance and advocacy
Opportunities to attend or present at professional conferences
Opportunities to visit graduate schools
The opportunity to have your research published in the National McNair Scholars Journal
Application fee waivers from participating graduate institutions