Prof. Alvin Tillery and Kevin Russell
If it weren’t for Professor Alvin Tillery’s presidential perceptions project, Kevin Russell may never have discovered the world of opportunity in political research.
Posner Fellowship
Meaningful connections and impactful research
The Posner Fellowship Program gives students in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences the opportunity to engage in summer research projects under the guidance of Northwestern faculty. Research opportunities are available in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and math, and students who are among the first in their family to attend college or who attended high schools with limited AP offerings are especially encouraged to apply.
Profiles in Mentorship
Prof. Rachel Riedl and Kathleen Nganga
Drawn to Northwestern for its emphasis on addressing inequality, Kathleen Nganga was able to dive deep into African politics with Professor Rachel Riedl.
Prof. William Leonard and Jennah Thompson-Vasquez
Jennah Thompson-Vasquez didn’t know human metabolism could be a part of anthropology. With Professor Bill Leonard’s guidance, she’s now presenting on the topic at a national conference.
Prof. Julia Stern and Kori Cooper
Professor Julia Stern knew early on that Kori Cooper was exceptional. A shared interest in a famous film sparked further collaboration and a lasting bond.
Learn more
The Posner Fellowship Program is open to undergraduates in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. It began with a seed grant from the Davee Foundation secured by Northwestern alumnus Charles Stern ’52. Soon after, the program was, and still is, supported by the generous contributions of alumnus and Board of Trustees member Brian Posner ‘83.
Published: March 07, 2017. Updated: February 07, 2019.
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