Thank you for your interest in the McNair Scholars Program and Launch Pad. Please complete the form below and we will contact you within 5 business days.
First Name *
Last Name *
UOregon email *
Major(s) *
Anticipated graduation term and year (e.g., Spring 2025) *

I identify as (check all that apply):
Transfer student
First-generation student (my parent(s) did not complete a 4-yr degree)
Low income student (e.g., Pell Grant eligible)
Do you identify in one of these underrepresented groups? *

I am interested in learning more about (check all that apply):
Finding a faculty research mentor
Scholarships for funding undergraduate research
Time management
Organizational skills
Writing a research proposal and manuscript
Presenting my research at a conference or professional meeting
Applying to Grad School

Please tell us a little bit more about your current commitment to graduate education (check all that apply):
I am thinking about graduate school and would like help in exploring my options.
I plan to go to graduate school but not immediately after graduation.
I plan to go to graduate school immediately after graduation but will need financial assistance.
I will go to graduate school immediately after graduation, with or without financial assistance.
I am determined to get a Master's degree, but I am not certain about a Ph.D.
I am determined to get a Ph.D.
I plan to complete a different degree
If you selected Other, please tell us what degree(s) you plan to complete.

 

Select the program you are interested in:

McNair Scholars

The UO TRIO McNair Scholars Program (McNair) is a federally-funded program named in honor of Dr. Ronald E. McNair. McNair prepares eligible students* to conduct research and enter graduate school immediately following the bachelors degree, and ultimately complete a PhD or research doctorate program. McNair Scholars benefit from a national network of McNair-exclusive opportunities, scholarships to fund summer research, travel awards for presenting research at conferences and visiting graduate schools, and fee-waivers for graduate school applications.

*McNair Program Eligibility

McNair programs are funded by the federal government and have specific eligibility for program participants. At least 2/3 of participants must be low-income, first generation college students. Remaining spots in program may be participants from groups underrepresented in graduate education (e.g., Black, Hispanic, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders).

 

Launch Pad

The Launch Pad is a growing community of Ducks interested in getting involved with research, finding a faculty mentor, applying for summer research internships and distinguished scholarships, applying for graduate school, and much more! Students in Launch Pad receive priority preference for the McNair Scholars Program.
Please select the program you are interested in joining *