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ELIGIBILITY

A student is eligible to participate in a McNair project if the student meets all the following requirements:

  • U.S. Citizen; OR
  • Permanent Resident of the U.S.; OR
  • Is in the United States for other than a temporary purpose and provides evidence from the Immigration and Naturalization Service of his or her intent to become a permanent resident; OR​
  • Is a resident of one of the Freely Associated States

Is currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in any program at The Chicago School. 

  • There is a preference for applicants who are rising juniors and seniors.
  • Credit count can include transfer credits from other institutions. 
  • Students classified as sophomores or first-years are eligible to apply and will participate in the summer research project in Summer I of their junior or senior year.
  • Minimum GPA: 2.85

Is classified as:

  • ​A student who meets income requirements ​determined by the Department of Education. 
  • A student who is a first-generation college student; OR 
  • A student who is not first-generation or does not meet income requirements; however, they are a member of a group that is underrepresented in graduate school education. 
  • A student who has not enrolled in doctoral-level study at an institution of higher education.​​
Students who are interested in attending graduate school and pursuing doctoral studies and those who demonstrate strong academic progress and promise.

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