How to Apply for MMUF

Application Details

Who can apply?

All students are welcome to apply for MMUF. Student applicants to MMUF will be evaluated on the basis of their prior coursework, their plans for a major, their research proposal and their potential to contribute to MMUF’s goals of advancing a broad range of scholarly perspectives.

How to apply?

The application is submitted online and consists of two essays, an unofficial transcript, and two faculty letters of recommendation. Please plan to complete your essays before you start your application. You can read more about the essays in the Application Information sheet.

Faculty Recommendations

Faculty can submit recommendations for any applicant by sending their letter as an email attachment to Nadia Linoo or by filling out the following form.

Selection Criteria

The following criteria are weighed in selecting participants for MMUF:

• Strong academic promise/standing
• Interest in pursuing Ph.D. and an academic career in a Mellon approved field of study
  • MMUF designated fields are: Anthropology, Area/Cultural/Ethnic/Gender Studies, Art History, Classics, Geography and Population Studies, English Language & Literature, Cinema and Media Studies, Musicology, Ethnomusicology and Music Theory, Foreign Languages and Literatures, History, Linguistics, Performance Studies & Theater (theoretical focus), Philosophy, Religion, Sociology.
• Demonstrated commitment to the goals of Mellon Foundation
• Activities and leadership that reflect an interest in social justice issues and the promotion of multivocality;
• Potential to serve as a mentor and teacher for a wide variety of students
• Availability for, and commitment to, full and enthusiastic participation in all aspects of the MMUF program, including attendance at conferences and meetings
• Status as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA student