MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Summer Research Internship Information
McNair Scholars Program
007 Innovative Teaching and Technology Center
mcnair@uni.edu
Summer Research Internship (SRI)
The Summer Research Internship is the "capstone" activity for motivating and preparing highly qualified
students for doctoral study. It includes ten weeks of field and/or laboratory research. Each McNair scholar
has at least one faculty mentor from their academic department who guides the student’s research through
to completion.
Upon completion of the research, the student and faculty member prepare a report on their research
project. The research is reported upon at a research symposium at the end of the summer, or in early
autumn.
McNair Summer Research Fellows are invited to apply starting March 1st via an electronic form on
www.uni.edu/web/mcnair. Please contact the McNair Scholars Academic Advisor to learn more and
discuss ideas. Applications will be due March 13th at 5pm CT.
Dates for the summer have not been determined at this time but typically start late May and go through
the end of July.
What to Prepare for the Application
Name of a potential faculty mentor.
Set up a meeting with this potential faculty mentor to discuss research topics.
Abstract of research proposal (up to 250 words).
This should include the research question, preliminary background/literature review,
methodology, and expected findings.
SRI Program Requirements
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Must have completed sophomore year.
Student Requirements
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Contact and confirm the participation of a faculty mentor to support and supervise the research
program.
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Spend 30+ hours per week, on the research project for. Students are expected to meet and consult
with their advisor on a regular basis throughout the 10-week term.
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Attend regular workshops, lectures, informal faculty meetings, visits to other campuses, and
weekly student/staff meetings.
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Submit an abstract and give an oral presentation about their summer research.
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Submit a final research paper (15-20 pages).
The McNair Scholars Program at the University of Northern Iowa is funded by a five-year, $216,834 grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
McNair Scholars Program ● 007 Innovative Teaching and Technology Center ● University of Northern Iowa ● Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0388
On-Campus Mail Code: 0388 ● Phone (319) 273-2284 ● Fax (319)273-2982 ● mcnair@uni.edu ● www.uni.edu/web/mcnair
Stipend
Each student receives a stipend. The stipend amount is to be determined. Stipends will be
awarded as students fulfill requirements that comply with the guidelines set forth by the McNair
Scholars Program and the U.S. Department of Education. Students may also qualify for a
summer room and board allowances. After acceptance, further information will be provided.
Faculty Requirements
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Be on campus most of the summer session to direct and supervise the student’s research.
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Develop the research project with the student. The project may be part of the faculty
member’s ongoing research or may be developed by the student in consultation with the
faculty member.
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Evaluate the work of the student and the program at the conclusion of the summer term.
The McNair Scholars Program at the University of Northern Iowa is funded by a five-year, $216,834 grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
McNair Scholars Program ● 007 Innovative Teaching and Technology Center ● University of Northern Iowa ● Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0388
On-Campus Mail Code: 0388 ● Phone (319) 273-2284 ● Fax (319)273-2982 ● mcnair@uni.edu ● www.uni.edu/web/mcnair