UConn undergraduate STEM majors in your 2nd or 3rd year, are you
seeking undergraduate research structure? Learn about being a UConn McNair Scholar!
Stop in to office hours with
Program Coordinator, Dr. Renee at
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/rmg03003
& e-mail renee.gilberti@uconn.edu any time!
September 7 & 16 @ 12noon – 1pm
September 21 & 29 @ 10 – 11am
October 3 & 10 @ 12noon – 1pm
The McNair Scholars Program is a year-round, multi-year STEM research and graduate school preparatory opportunity including, extensive professional development and academic writing and communication practice throughout the semesters, as well as a full-time, funded summer research component (optional, but highly encouraged!!).
Being a McNair Scholar equips students with the tools to be competitively considered for STEM M.S. and Ph.D. programs.
Many studies spanning across CLAS, CAHNR, Business, Engineering, Nursing, Pharmacy, Education afford students the chance to pursue a STEM-focused research project!
Here is the direct link containing the application website, eligibility details, and what McNair Scholars do: https://uconn.kualibuild.com/app/builder/#/app/62c85642d07682c3d239715a/run
Applications are due by Thursday,10/13/2022 by noon
To state your intent to apply, please complete this Google form ASAP to also coordinate your interview date: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WMk-BqE4NFPdN5BcdlWK1u1QSj_VxXuzVT6TxJFOInY/edit?ts=6304e4e1
Students are eligible if they meet the following criteria:
(a) Among the first generation in their family to attend a 4 year college and from a low-income household (there is a chart on the application based on family size), regardless of race or ethnicity
OR
(b) Self-identify as an underrepresented racial or ethnic group in higher education, such as Black (non-hispanic), Hispanic, American Indian, Alaskan, Native Hawaiian, and Native American Pacific Islander
OR both (a) and (b)
At time of submission, students must have 3 semesters of undergraduate study remaining.
Regional campus students are encouraged to apply if they will be on the Storrs campus for the spring 2023 semester and beyond.
Learn more here: https://cap.uconn.edu/programs/mcnair-programs/mcnair-scholars/ & find us on Instagram @uconn_mcnair_program!
For more information, contact: Dr. Renee at renee.gilberti@uconn.edu