McNair Scholars Program

The McNair Scholars Program has existed at UNC since 1995 and provides undergraduate research opportunities designed to prepare eligible juniors and seniors for graduate school. As a member of the federal TRIO family of programs, the McNair Scholars Program is dedicated to increasing access to doctoral education among currently underrepresented groups. Since 2000, over 70% of graduating UNC McNair Scholars have been accepted into graduate school.

Program Highlights

Two-semester research seminar (two credits each semester).
Six-week funded summer research internship (stipend plus room and board).
Funded travel to regional and national conferences.
Faculty research mentor from student's discipline.
Publication in the University of Northern Colorado McNair Research Journal.
Graduate admissions preparation workshops.

Program Course Requirements

McNair Scholars complete 4 credit hours in research methodology consisting of:

HESA 431 McNair Scholars Research Studies I (2) (offered in Fall)

HESA 432 McNair Scholars Research Studies II (2) (offered in Spring)

Additionally, students complete a six-week funded McNair Summer Research Internship.

Program Eligibility

Juniors and seniors with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
First generation/low income and/or members of underrepresented populations.
Committed to completing a doctoral degree.

Additional Information

Detailed information is available at the McNair Scholars Program website: www.unco.edu/mcnair, by visiting the office in Michener L-75, or by calling (970) 351-2744. The McNair Scholars Program is funded 100% through a U.S. Department of Education grant, PR/Award Number P217A040110. For 2006/2007, the UNC McNair Scholars Program received $240,806 in federal funds.