Benefits & Requirements

McNair Scholars in our program will receive:

  • $2800 stipend to support a McNair Research Internship during at least one summer
  • Paid tuition to attend McNair course as part of the McNair Research Internship
  • Paid travel to research conferences, regional or national
  • Paid travel to visit prospective graduate school programs
  • Research mentorship with a ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ faculty member in your field
  • Mentoring from current graduate students in your field and in related fields
  • GRE preparation & GRE exam fee reduction waivers
  • Seminars focused on preparing competitive application in to graduate study, including:
    • How to get funding for graduate study
    • Research proposal writing
    • Grant proposal writing
    • The culture of graduate school
    • PhD to Industry
    • Smart financial decisions for graduate school
    • & more!
  • Support of the McNair Scholars community, both locally and nationwide

McNair Scholars Participation Requirements:

  • Intensive coaching sessions each semester with McNair advisors
  • Attend monthly seminars/workshops in Fall & Spring, as well as community building events
  • Scholarly activity each year (such as a research conference)
  • Work closely with a faculty research mentor to develop and implement a research plan
  • Completion of 1 research internship, including the creation of a conference-ready presentation
  • Prepare for and complete the GRE ( if required/accepted by target graduate school)
  • Complete competitive applications to graduate programs of your choice

Interested in Becoming a McNair Scholar? Click here to learn more about our eligibilty requirements and application process

2024-25 McNair Scholars Program Application

Interested in applying to the McNair Scholars Program?  Attend one of our Information Sessions.

Info session dates will be announced soon!

If you have any questions, contact mcnairscholars@colorado.edu