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