If selected for the MMUF program, fellows are expected to participate fully in all aspects of the MMUF program. Commitments include:

MMUF Orientation on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 11am to 1pm.
During the summer of 2025, participation in the Claremont Colleges MMUF Summer Program: Attend regular cohort meetings/workshops; complete assigned work in between those meetings; participate in one-on-one meetings with the MMUF team; and work with the Faculty Research Mentor to develop the beginning stages of a research project. This summer program can be attended remotely up until the MMUF Retreat.
MMUF Retreat immediately prior to the Fall 2025 semester, dates TBA. Fellows will have to return to campus early.
Regular attendance at the MMUF seminar (.25 credits) through the junior and senior years. Seminar is a weekly class and will be held Wednesdays from 4:15-5:30pm in Fall 2025.
Meet regularly with the MMUF team (Faculty Research Mentor, Graduate Student Mentor, etc.) throughout the junior and senior years. One-on-one meetings average about one meeting per week.
During the summer of 2026, participate in a formal research program at another university. Participation may involve residing at another institution for the length of the program.
Participate in a roundtable at the 2025 MMUF Regional Conference and present research at the 2026 MMUF Regional Conference. These conferences are generally held in November each year.
Engage in activities that prepare one for application to and success in a doctoral program. Some of these activities, such as presenting at conferences, will require travel.
Complete milestone assignments each semester.
Apply to PhD programs in a Mellon-eligible field during the senior year or in the 39 months after graduation.

If a student decides to not apply to PhD programs in a Mellon-eligible field, they will withdraw from the MMUF program.

Each semester, there are clear outcomes fellows must meet in order to continue as a fellow in good standing. If a fellow does not complete milestone assignments, achieve program outcomes, and/or does not fulfill the expectations outlined above, they will withdraw from the MMUF program.

Fellows are not allowed to study abroad during the fall semester of their junior year. We can discuss options on a case-by-case basis.

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FAQ: Program Expectations

Q: I have a concern about one of the program expectations listed above (for example, I want to attend a study abroad opportunity that is only available in the fall or I have an absolute commitment on the date of orientation). What do I do?
A: Please discuss your concerns with our program director, so we can see if permission can be granted for an exception. The program is carefully sequenced to provide maximum support for our fellows, but there are some instances where an exception can be granted.