Our MPD fellows are a paid group of dedicated, ambitious individuals with a thirst for hands-on research experience and preparation for post-graduation endeavors.

Intended Learning Outcomes

• Build community w/other staff, faculty, and community members who are currently engaged in research and or are in post-graduate academic, vocational, or entrepreneurial pathways
• Identify individual post-graduate academic and vocational pathways of interest
• Increase knowledge and skill with conducting professional research
• Present a professional portfolio with a statement of purpose, a story of self, cover letter, resume, references, biography, professional headshots, business card design, etc.
• Reflect, form, and define a sense of professional identity in culturally relevant ways
• Connect with peers meaningfully through co-curricular and academic engagement

Program Requirements

Interns must meet the following criteria to qualify for the MPD Fellowship Program:

• Must complete the entire MPD Fellowship Program application by the announced deadline
• Must be a currently enrolled UC Davis undergraduate student with at least 90 units of academic credit completed by the end of Fall Quarter 2021
• Must be in good academic standing maintaining satisfactory progress (not subject to dismissal)
• Student must be able to commit to approximately 8-10 hours per week towards the completion of the program

**Undocumented students with CA Dream Act Applications on file are strongly encouraged to apply, regardless of DACA status!**

2021-2022 MPD Fellowship applications due Wednesday, January 12th before 12pm PST: apply now at www.tinyurl.com/UCDMPD2022

Students who do not qualify for the MPD Fellowship may seek further opportunities with the Undergraduate Research Center

Questions? Contact Ignacio/Nacho Alarcón at ialarcon@ucdavis.edu