UConn undergraduate STEM majors currently in your 1st or 2nd year:
Interested in being an undergraduate researcher, but not sure where to begin?
Consider applying to be a UConn McNair Fellow!
Email Program Coordinator, Dr. Renee, at renee.gilberti@uconn.edu with questions & your intent to apply!
Application due date: Friday, February 12, 2021, before 12 noon
+ 1 letter from a UConn professor, or professional staff advisor/mentor by February 19
You are eligible if you are:
(A) among the first generation in your family to attend a 4 year college AND meet the low income guidelines on the application chart based on your family size,
OR
(B) Self-identify as an underrepresented racial or ethnic group as listed on the application,
OR
able to check off both (A) and (B).
1st & 2nd year students: learn more & apply here: https://cap.uconn.edu/msp/fellows-program/
Please email renee.gilberti@uconn.edu when you START your application so you can also schedule your virtual interview session.
common questions include:
* Am I eligible?
* How do I establish a research project & mentor?
* Is it OK if I don’t know if I want to go to graduate school?
* Is there a GPA requirement?
* Am I eligible if I am in ACES taking STEM courses?
* What are the fall semester program components?
* What can I learn in one semester?
* What is the Fellow application timeline this spring 2021 semester?
For more information, contact: Renee Gilberti, PhD at renee.gilberti@uconn.edu