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McNair Achievement ProgramMcNair Achievement Program The Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement program, awards grants to​ institutions of higher education for projects designed to provide underrepresented students with effective preparation for doctoral study. McNair Achievement Program Home In This Section McNair Achievement Program Home Dr. Ronald E. McNair Programs Scholars Summer Program Application Events Calendar Photos Staff & Contact Upcoming Event: Career Exploration Pathways with an Advanced Degree Focus & NSF/REU Applications (02/02) The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement program is a comprehensive one. It is designed to help low-income and first-generation or underrepresented students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to complete their bachelor’s degree, and to enroll in post-baccalaureate degree programs, with the goal of obtaining doctoral degrees. The Benefits Scholars are provided with services to better assist with the following processes: Preparing and completing a quality academic research paper and/or project Identifying and obtaining information about appropriate graduate programs Preparing for and take the Graduate Records Exam (GRE) Learning about scholarships and fellowships for graduate study Preparing graduate school applications, scholarship/fellowships and personal statements and research statement writing skills, etc. In addition, Scholars receive the following: A summer stipend is provided to Scholars who actively participate in an approved Summer Research Project/Internship (where applicable) Funding for materials and supplies to be used during your summer research project/ internship (where applicable) The opportunity to participate in scholarly research under the supervision of a faculty mentor Presentation of research findings at the Annual McNair Summer Research Symposium and the Annual NJIT McNair Conference Travel funding to represent New Jersey Institute of Technology and the McNair Program at professional and academic conferences across the country Participation in professional and academic conferences Participation in professional and academic developmental workshops and seminars Opportunity to be published in Research Journals Receive intensive free GRE preparation Receive GRE Fee Waiver (where applicable) Receive Graduate School Application Fee Waivers (where applicable) Improve study and test-taking skills Receive academic, personal, and career counseling Receive financial aid advising Receive assistance in securing graduate admission Among other benefits Summer Research Symposium Booklet 2023 Summer Research...