Program Requirements

If awarded, fellows are expected to abide by the following program requirements:
 

1. Maintain a minimum of a 3.5 GPA
2. Complete and submit an annual online survey to the Mellon Foundation.
3. Conduct an individual research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
4. Create and update a Research Timeline that will be an overview of your research from the start to the completion of your research project.
5. Submit a complete research project (written and presentation) at the completion of the two-year fellowship.
6. Attend all MMUF required/mandatory meetings including but not limited to:
   1. Summer research program
   2. Bi-weekly meetings/seminar with the program coordinators.
   3. West Coast Conference (will require travel)
   4. SCCUR Conference (will require travel)
   5. “Meeting of the Minds” Student Research Symposium
   6. CSUSB Student Research Competition
   7. Fall Reception
   8. Recruitment sessions
   9. Any group activities (field trips, etc.)
7. Attend regular meeting with your MMUF Faculty Mentor.
8. Submit your research project for review and publication to the MMUF Journal.
9. Within one year of graduating from CSUSB, you must submit a plan for graduate school- identify schools, identify who will submit letters or recommendations, etc.
10. Complete the paperwork for the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS).
11. Complete the loan forgiveness paperwork and submit to program coordinators.
12. Complete an exit interview and survey program coordinators.