Upon selection, all MMUF fellows are required to sign a program contract and a time commitment contract. The responsibilities outlined include:
- Maintain a 3.3 GPA
- Participate in all seminars, workshops, classes, and meetings
- Meet with the MMUF Faculty Coordinator once a month for advising
- Participate in the CSU MMUF summer consortium program and in the summer non-residential activities (first summer)
- Complete the required MMUF coursework
- The course, to be taken the first fall semester, focuses on the development of research skills and preparation for applying to and attending graduate school
- Participate in an 8-week summer research experience (second summer)
- Mellon Fellows are expected to present their work at the MMUF Western Regional Conference and at CSUDH鈥檚 annual Student Research Conference
- Maintain contact with the MMUF Program by providing updates to Mentors and the Faculty Coordinator about their academic and professional accomplishments