Due 10/19, 12noon
Apply to be a UConn McNair Scholar
If you are a STEM major who aspires to pursue an M.S. or Ph.D. in a STEM field, apply to be a UConn McNair Scholar and gain the tools now to ensure your success as a graduate student!
In addition to 1-on-1 mentoring to navigate your pursuit of undergraduate research and graduate school, being a McNair Scholar equips you with the opportunity to:
* Foster strong faculty mentor connections in order to pursue, present, and publish an undergraduate research project conducted during the academic year and summer
* Travel to research symposia and network with researchers of your field of study
* Excel on the GRE by providing a free GRE summer course
* Compile a professional portfolio so you will be competitively considered for your top choice graduate school programs
The application (https://cap.uconn.edu/msp/apply/) is due Friday, October 19, by 12noon, and two letters of recommendation by Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Please review the eligibility guidelines on page 2 before proceeding, and the application checklist (pages 3 & 4).
Do not hesitate to ask any questions via email to Dr. Renée Gilberti, McNair Program Coordinator (renee.gilberti@uconn.edu), or stop by the McNair office, Rowe 204!
If you intend to apply, please reply with a short message so I can add you to the “expected McNair Scholar applicants” list and begin to coordinate our interview sessions.
We look forward to helping you achieve your academic and professional goals!
For more information, contact: Renee Gilberti, PhD at renee.gilberti@uconn.edu