Social Neuroscience & Health Lab

diversity & Inclusion Resources

There are many resources available at UNC that support students from underrepresented minority groups in achieving academic success!

-Research Opportunities-

• McNair Scholars Program- Prepares undergraduate students for graduate school. The program offers:

  • 8-week paid Summer Research Program + Travel Assistance to Present Research + Support for Publishing Research Findings

  • Graduate Application Courses + GRE Prep Classes + Graduate School Tours

• Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program- A 10-week paid summer fellowship for rising juniors and seniors. Includes research and graduate school professional development training!

  • Develop an original research project with the support of a faculty mentor

  • Attend writing workshops

  • Take GRE classes

• J. Steven Reznick Diversity and Psychological Research Grant- undergraduate students get paid $500 a month ($2,000 for the semester) to work in a lab.

-UNC Websites-

• Academic Eligibility & Outreach

  • Carolina Firsts- Resources and programs for first generation college students

    • Carolina Firsts Honors Program

    • Lookout Scholars Program- enroll in courses with your lookout scholars cohort and get matched with a peer coach

    • Carolina Firsts Signature Events

  • Student Resources

• The University Office for Diversity and Inclusion

  • Campus-wide Diversity & Inclusion Student Opportunities- check this page for updated announcements for opportunities!

  • Award & Scholarship Opportunities

    • UNC Diversity Awards

    • Harvey Beech Scholarship- for current Carolina sophomores and juniors

    • Light on the Hill Society Scholarship- for current first-year African American students

    • MLK Scholarship- for current Carolina juniors