Bridges to the Baccalaureate Degree Program

Application deadline: April 12, 2019

  • A 2-year training program in Science Research
  • Enhance your credentials for applying to a university
  • Work in a research laboratory as a Research Assistant
  • Opportunities to attend National Research Meetings
  • Underrepresented populations in STEM are encouraged to apply

Bridges is open to undergraduates wanting to enter careers in science research. Candidates must be enrolled full-time to be eligible and have a least a 2.5 GPA. Trainees are given a 2-year appointment that starts in June. The program provides 10-weeks of full-time employment during the summers, and part-time employment at 15 hours per week during the academic years. The “Bridges to the Baccalaureate Degree” is funded by a grant from NIH/NIGMS—GM053403.

Application information:

  • Applications are available online
  • Deadline is April 12, 2019
  • Acceptances will be notified by May 3, 2019

Joel Madison

“I did biomedical research and was mentored by professionals through the Bridges to the Baccalaureate Degree Program. I absolutely recommend it to anyone who is interested in pursuing graduate school.”
Joel Madson
Bridges to Baccalaureate Program A.A. Degree