The MMUF Travel & Research Grants provide eligible graduate students with the financial means to complete their research prior to the start of dissertation writing.
Travel & Research Grants are part of the MMUF Advancement Program, whose Fellows gather to prepare graduate school applications, receive funding for additional research, and professional support throughout their dissertation research.
MMUF Advancement Program Fellows are alumni of the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship program and bring diverse perspectives to their graduate studies and careers in the academy, ensuring their perspectives are shared within their disciplines and with their students.
All application materials, including the letter of recommendation, must be received by the application deadline: February 27, 2026, at 5:00 pm EST.
