Although the program is focused on rising sophomores and juniors, we will consider rising seniors interested in pursuing their Ph.D. who are currently in or have conducted research opportunity and need further support in their graduate school preparation process. Hence, they must be enrolling in graduate school Fall 2020.

There are a number of benefits if selected such as faculty mentoring, hands-on guidance and navigation through the graduate school application process, first-hand exposure to individuals who have earned Ph.D.’s in your field of study, summer and academic year research funding, and the opportunity to attend research conferences (fully funded). 

If you have an interest in research and a desire to pursue a Ph.D., this program is for you! For additional information, please utilize the link to the program’s web page here. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the program’s Assistant Director Michael A. Hunt, huntmi1@umbc.edu. If you desire more information and want to hear from current scholars about their experiences, please attend any our Interest Open House: Wednesday, January 30, 2019, 12 pm, Location: Sondheim 101

Other Related Links 

Application: umbc.edu/go/576 (Direct Link) - Deadline: Friday, February 8, 4:59:59PM

Information: 2019 McNair Application Informational

Recommendations: https://mcnair.umbc.edu/letters-of-recommendation/