2026 UNM McNair Scholars Research Conference
¡Bienvenidos! We welcome all undergraduate research scholars from all majors to participate in the 2026 McNair Scholars Research Conference on the campus of University of New Mexico on September 10 & 11, 2026. Please click on the buttons below to learn more about our conference or to register.
Conference Highlights:
- Meet & Network with undergraduate scholars from all over the country
- Have the opportunity to present an oral or poster presentation
- Participate in a graduate school fair
- This conference will help McNair Programs meet their Research and Scholarly Activities grant objectives
- See a live flamenco dance performance
- Have free professional headshot photos taken
- Visit a unique part of the country; a convergence of historical traditions set in the Rio Grande Valley at the base of the majestic Sandia Mountains and between two national research laboratories
- Take an excursion to the 10,000+ feet high Sandia Peak Tramway (excursion is included in registration fee)
- Visit UNM’s beautiful campus located along historic Route 66
- Experience New Mexican cuisine
- Supportive faculty and graduate student volunteers will provide feedback for presenters (based on volunteer availability)
Feel free to reach out to us if you have questions (email mcnair@unm.edu or call 505-277-5491).
Registration Deadline is August 10 (or when we reach capacity)
UPDATE: We removed the link to register at 5:00pm on August 10 because we are very close to capacity for oral presentations. Please email mcnair@unm.edu or call 505-277-5491 if you still wish to register. Currently we have space for about 20 more oral presentations. We have plenty of space for students not presenting research, staff, and graduate school recruiters.
(page updated 8/10/26)
