The Summer Research Institute
McNair-eligible participants are invited to apply to the annual McNair Summer Research Institute (SRI). Each year, twenty scholars are selected to work closely with faculty mentors on research projects that scholars propose and design. Virtually all academic disciplines, such as the arts, humanities, social sciences, hard sciences, and engineering are eligible. Each scholar will receive a $2800 research stipend disbursed over the course of the Summer Research Institute upon successful fulfillment of program requirements.
The Summer Research Institute culminates with presentations of their research at an Annual McNair Symposium at USC. Scholars are required to hand in a 15-30 page paper summarizing their research efforts and results. Thereafter, scholars can present their research and network at various conferences held across the country - with all expenses paid!
At the end of SRI, top projects are nominated to conclude the summer by participating in the California McNair Scholars Symposium held at UC Berkeley (usually occurs the 2nd weekend in August).