All UMBC McNair Scholars are required to commit in writing to all program requirements and expectations. Some of the requirements and expectations include:
- Participation in the UMBC McNair Scholar Research Institute or a summer research program at other institutions
- Engage in research or scholarly activities supported by their Faculty Research Mentors
- Write a research proposal and conduct research that will be presented at a national conference and the UMBC McNair Research Conference
- Attendance at McNair seminars/workshops
- Preparation for the GRE general examination (if necessary)
- Completion of Ph.D. degree within ten (10) years of attaining a bachelor’s degree
- Register for the fall McNair designated course for Research Methods
- Meet all other program requirements as outlined in the scholar agreement
- Participation in the required program activities: Induction and Graduation Torch Ceremony, UMBC McNair Family Weekend, and UMBC McNair Research Conference
- Successful completion in Orientation & Bridge (McNair 101), Library & Writing Component (McNair 102), and Research Methods (McNair 103)
- Completion of Scholar Portfolio Enhancement Activities each semester
- Participation in Individual Development Plan (IDP) meetings
- Participation in McNair Bootcamps (1-2 per semester)