What is the research component?
During the summer of your first year in the McNair Scholars Program, you’ll participate in the nine-week McNair Summer Research Experience (MSRE), completing research projects (or pilot studies) under the guidance of a faculty mentor. You’ll prepare and submit a research proposal, follow IRB guidelines for certification and protocol development, conduct research in collaboration with your faculty mentor, provide periodic progress updates to your peers and McNair staff, write a research report and prepare a conference and poster presentation. During your second year in the McNair Scholars Program, you’ll participate in UNL’s Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience (UCARE) fellowship program.
