


ABOUT LSAMP
What is LSAMP?
LSAMP, the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, is a program created by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to assist colleges and universities in increasing the number of STEM baccalaureate and graduate degrees awarded, including to African American, Hispanic/Latino American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Native Pacific Islander students. In doing so, LSAMP aims to increasingly build and continually strengthen the nation's STEM workforce by developing the next generation of scientists and engineers.


NYC LSAMP has been an integral part of the CUNY STEM initiative for decades, and the newly-reinvigorated program is an alliance of 11 CUNY community and senior colleges. Up to 10 fellowships are available per campus each year, allowing 110 STEM-interested students to begin their research journeys annually.
What is STEM?
STEM is stands for Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. Within LSAMP, the disciplines which fall under this category are: Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Geological Science, Life & Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, as well as any interdisciplinary programs which encompass at least one of these fields.
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NYC LSAMP fellowships are intended for students interested in pursuing majors in any such programs.
Fellowship benefits
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Fellows are guaranteed placement with a research mentor on their campus
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Fellows receive a financial award for the duration of the fellowship ($3,000)
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Fellows will receive continuous guidance, advising and training in STEM-specific professional development through monthly meetings with Faculty Coordinators
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Fellows have the opportunity to create, shape and foster a community for undergraduate researchers in their home campus and throughout CUNY, and can serve as peer mentors to other students
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Fellows will be provided a travel budget to present their work in regional and national conferences
Requirements
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Students must be enrolled in one of the 11 CUNY Colleges that are partners of NYC LSAMP
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Students must have participated and successfully completed, or be currently participating in the Intro to STEM Research seminar (or their campus equivalent)
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Students must be able to commit to 100 hours of undergraduate research activities throughout the academic year of their fellowship (Fall and Spring)
Eligibility
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Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
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Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
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Students enrolled in 4-year programs must currently be in or have just completed their first year of college at the time of application
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All students enrolled in 2-year programs are eligible to apply for NYC LSAMP