Our program is home to a vibrant community of exceptional individuals who are dedicated to academic excellence, research and creative project exploration, and personal growth. Each year, we invite applications from all undergraduate majors who are typically in their second and third years of study at Truman.

Our program is authorized by federal law in the Higher Education Act to identify qualified individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds and provide services designed to prepare them for doctoral studies (20 USC 1070a-14). These including the following:

• Opportunities for undergraduate research experiences beyond what is typically required in college classes

• Career exploration and development of skills, knowledge, and experiences needed for jobs that require advanced educational preparation, especially research doctorates

• Proactive and holistic advising & mentorship from program staff and Truman faculty members

• Paid research internships during the summer that emphasize research and creative project completion; professional development as writers, speakers, and prospective graduate students; and graduate school application preparation through daily workshops and individualized services such as weekly mentor-scholar meetings

• Opportunities for funding and individualized instruction in preparation for graduate school visits as well as professional conferences

• Various activities as well as educational and cultural events to foster community, communication across multiple academic disciplines, professional development, and research or creative project dissemination among Scholars at Truman and across the United States

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McNair Office: Adair House

Email mcnair@truman.edu

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