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

• Attending a virtual MMUF Orientation in May 2026
• Attending a weekend MMUF Retreat at the start of the Fall 2026 semester.
• Registering for, attending, and completing work for the MMUF seminar regularly throughout the junior and senior years. Seminar is a weekly class (.25 credits).
• Meeting 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, participating in the Claremont Colleges MMUF Summer Program: Attending regular virtual cohort meetings/workshops; completing assigned work in between those meetings; participating in one-on-one meetings with MMUF team; and working with Faculty Research Mentor to develop the beginning stages of a research project. This summer program will be attended remotely.
• During the summer of 2027, participating in a formal research program at another university. Participation may involve residing at another institution for the length of the program.
• Participating in a roundtable at the 2026 MMUF Regional Conference and presenting research at the 2027 MMUF Regional Conference. These conferences are generally held in November each year.
• Engaging 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.
• Completing milestone assignments each semester.
• Applying to PhD programs in a Mellon-eligible field during the senior year or at a time that results in enrollment in a PhD program within 39 months of 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.

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FAQ: Program Expectations

Q: I have a concern about one of the program expectations listed above.  What do I do?
A: Please discuss your concerns with your campus liaison,, 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.