The University of New Mexico

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About Summer Program 2026

"Cultivating Community and Culture: Summer Experiential Research Program"

The UNM MMUF Summer Program will be held on June 15 through July 12, 2026. Students will be arriving on June 14 and checking out on July 12. If you are a fellow or program coordinator at a different institution, please email MMUF@unm.edu for any questions!

(Updated November 2025). 

What is provided?

  • Accommodation at the UNM Residence Hall
  • Meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner) during the program dates at the UNM La Posada Dining Hall. 
  • Special event cost (admissions fees, etc.)

What is not covered?

  • Round-trip travel costs
  • Local transportation to and from the UNM campus
  • Personal expenses during weekends and free time
  • Health Insurance

Students in the Summer Program aim to achieve the following outcomes:

  • Develop robust research project plans;
  • Enhance skills for academic writing and reading;
  • Explore a diverse academic environment at a Research 1, and HSI institution;
  • Cultivate a network of fellows from different institutions and disciplines;
  • Strengthen motivation to pursue a PhD and achieve career goals;
  • Understand the value of community-engaged research; and
  • Increase readiness for the graduate school application process.