McNair participants have the privilege of attending workshops concentrated on the following topics: 

Benefits of the Program

The McNair Program offers the following:

1. Academic Research

• An orientation to the McNair Program
• A rigorous Ten Weeks Summer Research Institute
• Three Credit Hours
• Opportunities to conduct research
• Preparation in writing a publishable abstract and a proposal for the McNair Journal
• Thesis preparation and presentation
• Submission of a graduate level publishable research paper
• Effective Theories and Practices for successful research
• Network support group of faculty and other McNair scholars
• Ability to participate in presentations, workshops, professional meetings, and conferences

2. Graduate School Preparation

• Professional and Career development
• Resume Development and Organization
• Successful interviewing strategies
• Assistance in identifying and choosing a graduate program
• Graduate Records Examination (GRE) Workshop
• Assistance in locating financial aid
• Exposure to graduate school
• How to apply to graduate school
• Preparation toward the completion and submission of graduate school applications

3. Post Research Support

• Offers tutoring
• Academic counseling and advising
• Scheduled workshops for McNair scholars
• Continued support from program staff and faculty mentors
• Earned stipend not to exceed $2,800
• Many other topics

McNair participants are eligible to receive graduate school application fee waivers to apply to a university or universities of his/her choice.

The McNair Program at Delaware State University provides scholars with a comprehensive program of support and preparation for graduate study