Scholars in the Program

Students who are selected for the McNair Scholars program will participate in a variety of Fall and Spring semester workshops before entering into the intensive Summer Program. Students learn the process of successful research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students will also receive guidance in the various aspects of graduate school from searching for schools and funding, to learning what to expect as a graduate student.

As a participant you can expect…

• Collaborative research in your field with a faculty mentor
• Presentation of your research at the McNair Scholars Research Symposium
• Publication of your research in the McNair Scholars Journal on Minds
• Workshops and seminars on topics such as:
  • Research Basics
  • Library and Internet Research Resources
  • The Institutional Review Board (IRB) Process
  • Finding and Choosing Graduate Schools
  • Applying to Graduate Schools (including Personal Statements)
  • Funding for Graduate School
  • How to Have a Successful Graduate School Interview
• GRE test preparation
• Academic counseling and tutoring as needed

The Benefits

• 2 credits free (2 cr. GRE preparation)
• 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
• Opportunities for graduate school funding