The MacMillan Scientific Research Fellowship

The MacMillan Scientific Research Fellowship provides a stipend to undergraduate science students who are participating in laboratory research with their professor. Awards are made for the fall, spring, and summer sessions. Please see below for application details.

Details:

• Open to science majors who are interested in academic research.
• Must work with a Rider faculty member on the project; letter of recommendation is required.
• First half of stipend is awarded at the start of the semester, with the second half awarded upon completion of final report.
• Must complete application: MacMillan Fellowship Application 

Application Details:

• The first section: Name, major, current GPA, research mentor and title of research project. 
• The second section: Brief description of the research project - include the goals, the methodology and expected outcomes.

The first two sections should be no more than 500 words or one-page total. 

• The third section: Personal statement explaining how this research opportunity will be of benefit to you:
  • What do you expect to learn about your science? 
  • What do you hope to gain beyond the development of new scientific knowledge?  
  • How will this impact your studies moving forward?

Personal statement should not exceed 450-500 words – or a single typewritten page.

• Letter of recommendation from faculty mentor which is to be e-mailed directly to Dr. Gabriela Smalley.

Please note the parameters of the award:

• Student and faculty member must mutually decide upon schedule.
• Research must be presented at ISCAP day.
• Final report due at the end of the semester.

Accepting this award makes you ineligible for all other campus employment during the fellowship.

Questions?

Please contact one of the committee members: