College of Biological Sciences

The U of M Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program is now accepting applications for summer 2018. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis,ideally as soon as possible, until spots fill.. Below is key information about the McNair program. Additionally, I encourage you to check out the McNair website for more information, and encourage interested students to contact the McNair Team (see below) to answer questions about the program and application process and provide feedback on your personal statements. 
 

McNair Program at-a-glance

The goal of McNair Scholars is to give undergraduate students intensive, faculty-driven research experiences and prepare students for entry into graduate school.

During the the 10-week summer research program students:

• Develop a great relationship with a professor that is essential for applying to graduate school
• Receive a $3,500 stipend
• Conduct research with a professor
• Develop a quality research paper
• Receive guidance through the graduate school process (e.g. identify graduate programs, write a personal statement, create a curriculum vitae, etc.)
• Present research at poster sessions held on campus

Qualifications:

• First generation college student and low income, or from an underrepresented group
• GPA of 2.75 and above
• Full-time sophomore or junior and a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident
• Students with a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) focus are strongly encouraged to apply to the McNair Scholars Program, as are student veterans.

Application deadline: Hurry as rolling admissions until all spots fill. (Please let Anthony Albecker and Eskender Yousuf know if you are planning to apply).Scholars in STEM fields strongly encouraged to apply. 

For more information contact Anthony Albecker (albecker@umn.edu),  Eskender Yousuf (yousu014@umn.edu), or Amani Berry (stum2012@umn.edu), visit us online and on Facebook.