Academic year activities prepare participants for success in undergraduate and graduate education, including completion of Ph.D. studies. The University of Wisconsin–Madison McNair Scholars Program provides the following benefits:
- Conduct research under the mentorship of UW–Madison faculty and researchers
- Learn research ethics and responsible conduct of research
- Develop and present research at local and national conferences
- Network with graduate students, post-doctoral trainees and faculty with similar research interest
- Learn how to prepare a competitive graduate applications
- Receive advice on locating funding for graduate studies and financing graduate education
- Attend professional development workshops/seminars/discussions on how to successfully navigate the rigors of graduate education
- Participate in study groups and study jams with McNair peers
- Visit graduate programs in the USA (up to two cities)
- Receive up to a ~$5,000 research stipend
- And much, much more…