Apply to the McNair Program
Why a PhD
Are you still not sold on the idea of getting your PhD? You've already been in school for many years so why should you consider going longer for a PhD? What is a PhD? Are you a first-generation college student and confused by the grad school lingo? Let us help you answer all the questions you may have regarding why you may want to get your PhD and how you can possibly get your PhD for free! We'd like to share some handouts covering all you ever wanted to know about a PhD.
- Getting Started
- Current Scholars Speak
- Education and Training Pay
- Getting Ready for Graduate School
- Master's vs PhD
- What is a PhD
- What Can I Do With a PhD
- Why Pursue a PhD
- Grad School Lingo
Ready to apply
We have updated our application process from paper format to online. The application has a lot of required fields, so we've created a cheat sheet to help you collect all the necessary information before beginning the online application. Please download and review the cheat sheet before you begin the online application. You will be required to upload a personal statement, recent resume, and a copy of your parent or guardian's most recent tax return for income verification. There are additional forms that will need to be completed for family educational verification and your letters of recommendation. The links and instructions are included in the application, but here are the links necessary to complete the application process.
- Download the McNair Application Cheat Sheet
- mcnair.cmich.edu/application - Application Form
- mcnair.cmich.edu/family - Family Education Verification (must be completed by parent)
- mcnair.cmich.edu/letterofrec - Letter of Rec Form (required in addition to the letter)
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask! Email Kim, the program assistant, at whitn1k@cmich.edu.