Native American Undergraduate Fellowships @ University of Minnesota
Native American Undergraduate Fellowships are provided to American
Indian students from tribal colleges particularly those in the Upper
Midwest. These awards are intended for students unaccompanied by a
faculty member from their home institution. Fellowships are awarded to
undergraduates for participation in a ten-week summer program designed
to provide unique research experiences, professional development, and
increased awareness of materials science and engineering. Each student
performs research in one of the four UMN MRSEC Interdisciplinary
Research Groups (IRGs): Engineered Multiblock Polymers, Organic Optoelectronic Interfaces, Magnetic Heterostructures, and Nanoparticle-based Materials IRGs, or
one of the various MRSEC Seed groups.
In addition to individual research, participants engage in
numerous common activities aimed at heightening awareness of science and engineering careers and enhancing
skills, including practical ones that are often overlooked, but important for professional development.
This is achieved through weekly workshops and seminars throughout the program.
Program website :: Application
Application Deadline: February 15, 2011