The Carolina McNair Experience

The Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides a supportive and encouraging community, exposing students to the benefits of research and scholarship and enabling them to develop close professional relationships with Faculty Mentors that will continue into graduate education. To support this goal, the program offers:

• Eight week paid Summer Research Program
• Research & Graduate Application Courses
• Interactive Workshops & Seminars
• Travel Assistance to Present Research Nationally
• Graduate School Tours
• Faculty Mentorship
• Counseling and Advising Sessions
• GRE Prep Classes
• Cultural Events and Activities
• Networking Opportunities
• Support for Publishing Research Findings
• Opportunities for Personal & Academic Development

The UNC McNair Scholars Program is fortunate to have tremendous support from campus partners, including:

• The Office of Undergraduate Research
• The Center for Student Success and Academic Counseling
• The Carolina Covenant
• Carolina Firsts
• The Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs

Learn more about our Current Scholars and McNair Alumni!

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