Research Internships

The McNair Scholars Programs Provides a six-week summer semester research internship program.

You will be paired with a Lamar University faculty member who's research interests match your own. Under the direction of this mentor, you will participate in a research project.

Other Program Highlights

  • Up to a $2,800 stipend for the internship period
  • Three semester hours in an undergraduate research course, tuition, room and board during the internship period
  • Funded trips to professional conference and graduate school visits
  • Access to laptops during the internship
  • Individualized seminars on research skills, the graduate school application process, financial support available to graduate students and preparation for the GRE
  • Access to research and computing facilities
  • Opportunities to interact with successful role models who have earned terminal degrees