Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program Application

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McNair Scholars Program

The Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program application is now open and will close on Monday, March 10, 2025. Apply here. 

Info Sessions
Drop in at your convenience to ask questions and learn more about the program. All sessions will be held in the Digital Learning Lab, TSB 2702:

  • Monday, January 20, from 3:00–4:00 PM
  • Tuesday, January 21, from 9:00–10:00 AM
  • Wednesday, February 5, from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
  • Thursday, February 6, from 3:00–4:00 PM
  • Friday, February 28, from 1:00–2:00 PM

Primary Contact

Dana Jackson-Hardwick

Contact Email

danajack@nmu.edu

NMU Freshman Fellows Applications

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McNair Scholars Program

NMU Freshman Fellows applications are open for the 2025-2026 school year. Apply now!

Eligibility requirements for the NMU Freshman Fellowship Program are listed on our website as follows:

  • A high school senior graduating in 2024 and entering college in fall 2025, or a first-year student
  • Cumulative high school GPA of at least a 2.5
  • You have applied to and been admitted to NMU 

The Freshman Fellowship Program at NMU provides academically talented students with an enriched educational experience. The program provides an opportunity to understand and practice scholarship, work with a university professor, interact with other students, and enhance overall intellectual curiosity, all while earning a cash stipend


January 27, 2025

February 3, 2025

Announcement Website

Primary Contact

Dana Jackson-Hardwick

Contact Email

danajack@nmu.edu

McNair Research Symposium

McNair Research Symposium

McNair Scholars Program

Please attend the McNair Research Symposium. These research projects started at the beginning of the Summer 2023 semester and vary in design and project lengths. Many of these research projects are ongoing and involve cross-departmental support. Come support our scholars!


Friday, Oct 13, 2023

Start Time:  3:00 pm
End Time:  5:30 pm

Event Place

Northern Center

Room

Founders Room

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

McNair Scholars Program

Contact Email

mcnair@nmu.edu

Event Type

Ticket Cost

$0

McNair Scholars Program Open House

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McNair Scholars Program Open House

The McNair Program is accepting applications through October 30 for the Winter 24 cohort. Stop by during one of our open houses to learn more about the benefits of this program, eligibility requirements, and how to apply. Snacks provided. 

Read more about McNair at our webpage: https://nmu.edu/mcnairscholars/about

Program Benefits

  • Paid research internship with summer housing allowanced
  • Travel to conferences and graduate school visit
  • Grad school prep workshops and professional development
  • Grad school advising 

Eligibility

  • First-generation college student with financial need OR member of an underrepresented minority group
  • Full time undergraduate with 2.75 minimum GPA and at least 40 credits by the end of Fall 2023 semester and graduates after May 24
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident 
  • Committed to pursuing a graduate degree

Find out whether you're eligible by taking our eligibility survey


Monday, Oct 9, 2023

Start Time:  3:00 pm
End Time:  5:00 pm

Event Place

Cohodas Hall

Room

404A

Address

1401 Presque Isle Avenue

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Primary Contact

Heather Pickett

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2538

Contact Email

hpickett@nmu.edu

Event Type

McNair Scholars Program Open House

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McNair Scholars Program

McNair Scholars Program Open House

The McNair Program is accepting applications through October 30 for the Winter 24 cohort. Stop by during one of our open houses to learn more about the benefits of this program, eligibility requirements, and how to apply. Snacks provided. 

Read more about McNair at our webpage: https://nmu.edu/mcnairscholars/about

Program Benefits

  • Paid research internship with summer housing allowanced
  • Travel to conferences and graduate school visit
  • Grad school prep workshops and professional development
  • Grad school advising 

Eligibility

  • First-generation college student with financial need OR member of an underrepresented minority group
  • Full time undergraduate with 2.75 minimum GPA and at least 40 credits by the end of Fall 2023 semester and graduates after May 24
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident 
  • Committed to pursuing a graduate degree

Find out whether you're eligible by taking our eligibility survey


Monday, Oct 2, 2023

Start Time:  10:00 am
End Time:  12:00 pm

Event Place

Cohodas Hall

Room

404A

Address

1401 Presque Isle Avenue

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Primary Contact

Heather Pickett

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2538

Contact Email

hpickett@nmu.edu

Event Type

McNair Scholars Program Open House

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McNair Scholars Program

McNair Scholars Program Open House

The McNair Program is accepting applications through October 30 for the Winter 24 cohort. Stop by during one of our open houses to learn more about the benefits of this program, eligibility requirements, and how to apply. Snacks provided. 

Read more about McNair at our webpage: https://nmu.edu/mcnairscholars/about

Program Benefits

  • Paid research internship with summer housing allowanced
  • Travel to conferences and graduate school visit
  • Grad school prep workshops and professional development
  • Grad school advising 

Eligibility

  • First-generation college student with financial need OR member of an underrepresented minority group
  • Full time undergraduate with 2.75 minimum GPA and at least 40 credits by the end of Fall 2023 semester and graduates after May 24
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident 
  • Committed to pursuing a graduate degree

Find out whether you're eligible by taking our eligibility survey


 


Friday, Sep 22, 2023

Start Time:  12:00 pm
End Time:  2:00 pm

Event Place

Cohodas Hall

Room

404A

Address

1401 Presque Isle Avenue

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Primary Contact

Heather Pickett

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2538

Contact Email

hpickett@nmu.edu

Event Type

McNair Scholars Program Open House

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McNair Scholars Program

McNair Scholars Program Open House

The McNair Program is accepting applications through October 30 for the Winter 24 cohort. Stop by during one of our open houses to learn more about the benefits of this program, eligibility requirements, and how to apply. Snacks provided. 

Read more about McNair at our webpage: https://nmu.edu/mcnairscholars/about

Program Benefits

  • Paid research internship with summer housing allowanced
  • Travel to conferences and graduate school visit
  • Grad school prep workshops and professional development
  • Grad school advising 

Eligibility

  • First-generation college student with financial need OR member of an underrepresented minority group
  • Full time undergraduate with 2.75 minimum GPA and at least 40 credits by the end of Fall 2023 semester and graduates after May 24
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident 
  • Committed to pursuing a graduate degree

Find out whether you're eligible by taking our eligibility survey


Wednesday, Sep 20, 2023

Start Time:  12:00 pm
End Time:  2:00 pm

Event Place

Cohodas Hall

Room

404A

Address

1401 Presque Isle Avenue

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Primary Contact

Heather Pickett

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2538

Contact Email

hpickett@nmu.edu

Event Type

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