Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program Application

Personal Information

NMU INs have 8 digits and may start with one or more zeros
(If unsure, select "Undeclared--Still Deciding")
What is your class standing?
How would you describe yourself? Please select all that apply.
Do either of your parents have a bachelor's degree?
Does your financial aid include the Federal Pell grant?
For the next set of questions, you will be asked to give us more information about yourself, your background, your research interests, and your proposed research project for the fellowship.
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In 1000 words or less, tell us about your background, achievements, research interests, and long-term and short-term career and academic goals. Please also explain why you are applying for this research fellowship and how this project relates to your long-term career and/or academic goals.
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Applying for the Undergraduate Research Fellowship means that you have contacted an NMU faculty or staff who is willing to participate as your mentor(s) for the full duration of this fellowship. We recommend that you work on this research statement with the mentor(s) you identified. Before submitting your research statement, the statement should have been reviewed by the mentor(s) overseeing your fellowship. Using the template below, please upload a research statement that outlines your project title, project description, objectives, methodology, research mentor(s), budget, and timeline. Not including all required sections will result in an incomplete application. Treat writing this research statement as a research proposal and/or a proposal for a mentored investigation or creative inquiry.

Research Statement Template


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To finish the application, a faculty support letter should be emailed to freshmanfellows@nmu.edu. This support letter should be written by the faculty overseeing your research project outlined in your research statement. You are responsible for making sure the faculty support letter gets submitted by the application deadline. Once we receive the faculty support letter, we will send you an email to confirm your completed application.

By checking the box below, I certify that the above information is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I hereby authorize the Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program to disclose or obtain educational records or personal information with/from any college faculty or staff member, as deemed appropriate by the Program Director or Assistant Director. This waiver is required as a condition for admission to or receipt of any services and benefits from the Program.