As a McNair Scholar, you will recieve:
Research Stipend. Students who conduct research and participate in all activities sponsored by the McNair program will receive an academic year stipend up to $2,800.
Mentoring. Each student is match with a Faculty Mentor who provides individual guidance and mentoring regarding the graduate school application process and the completion of undergraduate research projects. Mentors serve as role models and are an essential resource for their McNair Scholar
Free GRE Prep Classes. The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is typically required for graduate school admission and McNair scholars receive free instruction for the exam and a partial reimbursement of the GRE exam fee.
Free Travel to McNair Research Conferences. Annually, WSU McNair Scholars attend various national conferences where they observe and present research. When traveling with the McNair Scholars, registration, travel and lodging costs are covered by the program.
Research Methodology Courses. Students attend research methodology/research ethics workshops that enable students to augment their research experience from a practical, a theoretical and an ethical perspective.
Academic Counseling. Individual academic counseling from both the program director and faculty mentors enables students to maximize their undergraduate program and prepare for graduate study.
McNair Scholars Fellowships and Application Fee Waivers. McNair Scholars are eligible to qualify for full McNair scholarships and fellowships at hundreds of universities across the country as well as application fee waivers.
Networking Opportunities and Supportive Scholarly Environment. McNair scholars are able to gain valuable face-to-face exposure to upper level Wayne State University faculty through the mentoring program and weekly McNair sessions. Students also have the ability to network with faculty from other universities when visiting other campuses/ conferences and create relationships with other like-minded individuals within the McNair Scholars program.
