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Apply for the Social-Personality Undergraduate Research ProgramSPSP is now accepting mentor, trainee, and reviewer applications for the Social-Personality Undergraduate Research (SPUR) Program, which aims to expand research opportunities for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. |
Trainee applications will be due by 11:59 PM PT on November 29.Beginning in March 2024, the SPUR Program will gather mentors and trainees who will work together to complete an independent research project between March-December. SPUR trainees will complete a poster at the program’s close to summarize the project and attend four seminars designed to promote success in graduate school.Who is eligible to participate as a trainee?The SPUR Program is open to individuals from historically underrepresented racial backgrounds who are either currently enrolled in college or recent graduates (within two years of graduation) and intending to apply to Ph.D. programs in social-personality psychology.What benefits does the trainee receive?Trainees in the program will receive a free SPSP membership, an SPSP Annual Convention registration award, and $1,500 (paid in two installments) for their mentored research time for approximately 120 hours worked across the months of the SPUR program.
The Zed Factor Fellowship invites all students interested in aerospace to apply for its 2024 Fellowship program. The Zed Factor Fellowship is an aviation and space internship and community outreach program for undergraduate students hailing from historically excluded communities and backgrounds. Students selected for the program will receive a 10+ week paid summer or fall internship. The program encourages students in all majors, including STEM, business/marketing, communications/journalism, policy/pre-law, humanities, and social sciences to apply. Founded by a group of aerospace professionals from diverse backgrounds, the Zed Factor Fellowship empowers and engages learners and aspiring space and aviation professionals through hands-on, practical experiences working in and contributing to the leading companies of the aerospace community. In addition to the internship placement, students will receive mentorship from an executive and young professional in their field and carry out a funded space or aviation-related community engagement project. Applications are currently being accepted for placement with leading space and aviation companies for Summer 2024 or Fall 2024 internships. More information can be found on our website, and questions can be directed to info@zedfactorfellowship.org. The deadline for applications is January 2nd, 2024. NEW THIS YEAR: We are excited to announce a Zed Factor Fellowship Application Slack Channel for Class of 2024 applicants.Please share the following sign up form for students to register for information sessions and the slack channel: https://forms.gle/f6zP7Xpoeo8c2aAN9 |
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Summer Research at the University of Michigan
Spend nine weeks on an intensive research project. The Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) aims to expand access and opportunity to diverse students and facilitate their preparation as a pathway to doctoral studies at the University of Michigan.
Eligibility:
- Be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or non-U.S. citizens with DACA.
- Have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
- Be entering their junior or senior year in college (at a school other than the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor) and not be scheduled to graduate before December 2024.
- Have an interest in pursuing a graduate degree in one of the Rackham graduate programs.
- **NOTE** Please refer to the SROP Website for important additional criteria/FULL eligibility information
Benefits:
- $5,000 Stipend (plus travel expenses)
- Housing and Meals
- Weekly Seminars and Graduate School Coaching
- Research Symposium
Program Dates: May 25 to August 1, 2024
Application Deadline: February 5, 2024
SROP Informational and Application Workshops
Session 1
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (EST)
Session 2
Thursday, December 14, 2023
8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (EST)
Session 3
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (EST)
Upcoming Conferences
Florida International University McNair Scholars Research Conference in Miami, Florida: January 2023
Join us on January 28-31, 2024 for the FIU McNair Scholars Research Conference in Miami, FL.
This year’s event is open to all disciplines and will offer a platform for undergraduate students to share their research and participate in professional development opportunities. Non-McNair students engaged in faculty-mentored undergraduate research are equally encouraged to participate.
CONFERENCE FEATURES
Graduate School Fair
Graduate Student Networking Hour
Professional Development Workshops
Student Research Presentations
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Join us in Miami, Florida for the 2024 FIU McNair Scholars Research Conference: “Launch – Propelling Students to Succeed in Graduate School and Beyond” taking place January 28-30, 2024 at the FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus.
The FIU McNair Research Conference offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary forum where undergraduate students can share their work and engage in professional development opportunities. Students from all academic disciplines actively contributing to research under the guidance of a university professor are invited to participate.
Registration is now live!
Registration, travel recommendations, lodging accommodations, event agenda, and other information can be found at go.fiu.edu/McNairConference.
If you are interested in this conference, make sure to fill out a travel request in Campus Groups!
The 25th annual National Conference for McNair Scholars and Undergraduate Research will be held from Thursday, March 14 to Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in College Park, MD.
At the National Conference for McNair Scholars and Undergraduate Research our attendees gain a venue for networking, learning about graduate school programs, hearing from distinguished guests and panelists, and enjoying the sense of community that McNair programs around the country share. All students, particularly McNair and Student Support Services participants, are invited to attend! Featured workshops, social gatherings, and McNair Staff meetings are part of the experience at our Conference.
The Conference will be hosting it's Graduate School Fair, which attracts upwards of 350 - 400 high academic achievers from McNair Scholars and Student Support Services Programs from across the nation as well as students from the University of Maryland.
Venue: Main Concourse, College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, University of Maryland University College.
Schedule: Friday, March 15th, 2024; 10:30a.m. to 12:30p.m.
Conference Participants are registered by default and need not separately register for the event.
Important Deadlines
Nov 21 - Early Bird Registration Closes
Feb 24 - General Registration Closes
Feb 5 - Proposal Submission Deadline