McNair Scholars Program at Colorado State University 

Overview:  

The goal of McNair is to increase the attainment of Ph.D. for enrolled participants, by intentionally designing opportunities for research and scholarly activities, summer research internships, seminars, faculty mentorship, and other activities designed to prepare participants for doctoral studies.

Benefits: 

• Funded summer research internship ($2,800 stipend, plus room and board) 
• Mentoring (by faculty and graduate student mentors, as well as McNair Program staff) 
• Graduate school preparation workshops (including personal statements, CV and/or Resume, and Program selection, etc.) 
• Individualized advice and assistance with all components of graduate school applications 
• Funded travel to conferences and graduate school campus visits 
• McNair graduate school portfolio which includes experience in the following: research project development with support of faculty mentor, research conference presentation, and research paper development.