2019 McNair Research Conference -- General Information

Registration is now open (as of November 2, 2018)

The 21th Annual Texas National McNair Research Conference will be held Friday, February 15th through Sunday, February 17th, 2019 at the University of North Texas (UNT).

Sponsored by the UNT McNair Scholars Program, the 2019 conference will provide McNair Scholars exciting personal and professional development opportunities including:

  • Present their research (either oral or poster format) in a low-pressure, professional, and  academic setting; UNT faculty members will review and provide feedback for all presentations;
  • Visit with graduate school recruiters from a wide range of institutions at our national graduate school fair;
  • Meet, network, and socialize with McNair Scholars from across the United States;
  • Participate in a variety of panel discussions relevant to preparing for graduate school and ongoing research.

McNair staff that attend will have networking opportunities and are invited to participate in all conference events and activities. McNair staff will also have opportunities to learn more about graduate programs at the University of North Texas.

Registration: Registration Types, Dates, and Pricing

Full Conference registration fees cover all conference materials, activities, and all meals from Friday through breakfast on Sunday.

McNair Scholars and McNair Staff

Registration Type Dates Scholar Staff
Early Registration 11/1/18 -- 12/1/18 $189.00 $284.00
Regular Registration 12/2/18 -- 1/18/19 $234.00 $334.00
Late Registration 1/19/19 -- Mid-February $264.00 $384.00

Graduate Recruitment Fair: Recruiters and Advertisements

Recruitment Fair Registration Type Deadline Pricing
Recruiter Full Conference & Full Page Ad 11/1/18 -- 1/18/19 $499.00
Recruiter Full Conference & Half Page Ad 11/1/18 -- 1/18/19 $410.00
Recruiter Fair Only  11/1/18 -- 1/18/19 $220.00
Additional Recruiter Fair Only (includes lunch) 11/1/18 -- 1/18/19

$85.00
(for each additional recruiter)

Full Page Advertisement in Program 11/1/18 -- 1/18/19 $220.00
Half Page Advertisement in Program 11/1/18 -- 1/18/19 $140.00
Quarter Page Advertisement in Program 11/1/18 -- 1/18/19 $85.00

We thank the participants in the Graduate Recruitment Fair for their participation and support of our conference.