Apply to be a UConn McNair Fellow!
Learn what it’s like to do research in a STEM laboratory!
Due date: Wednesday, February 7, 2018
+ 1 letter of recommendation by Friday, February 23, 2018
Are you a current freshman or sophomore who is curious about undergraduate research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)?
Do you want to learn more about furthering your education on to graduate school?
The McNair Fellows Program will help you transform into an undergraduate researcher and build your foundation towards a STEM graduate degree!
Program details: May 14 – 25, 2018 @ UConn-Storrs
- Eligibility: UConn undergraduates of the Storrs or any regional campus must be low-income, first-generation college students and/or self-identify as an underrepresented race or ethnicity in STEM graduate degree programs (see page 2 of the application).
- There is no GPA minimum requirement
- On-campus housing and a meal plan are included!
- Download the PDF application here: https://cap.uconn.edu/msp/fellows-program/
- If you intend to apply, email Dr. Renée (renee.gilberti@uconn.edu) with a brief message, and to coordinate your group interview session.
- Or stop by the McNair office: Rowe 204
Students will gain hands-on shadowing experience while learning about:
- STEM Ph.D. career avenues
- Undergraduate research opportunities
- The more research-intensive McNair Scholars Program
More info can be found on the Center for Academic Programs' McNair Scholars Program homepage about becoming a McNair Fellow: https://cap.uconn.edu/msp/
For more information, contact: Renee M. Gilberti, Ph.D. at renee.gilberti@uconn.edu