The McNair Scholars Program
prepares high-achieving USC undergraduates for graduate and post-graduate study. During the annual Summer Research Institute program, 20 scholars participate in a research project under the guidance of a USC faculty mentor.
McNair is a national program that is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. At USC, our core components include a Spring Research Methods Course, Summer Research Institute (SRI), Annual Research Symposium, GRE Test Preparation, Travel Grant Awards for Conference Attendance and University Visitations, and Academic & Career Advising.
McNair Scholars receive a $2800 research stipend for participating in an intense ten-week summer program where they engage in original research under the guidance of USC faculty members and graduate students. At the conclusion of the summer, Scholars present their findings to peers and faculty. Moreover, students have the opportunity to publish their findings in the program's research journal. Scholars also become eligible for funding to present their research at scholarly conferences or to visit graduate school programs across the nation.
