BRiDGES is an enrichment program that aims to promote the participation of historically racially and ethnically underrepresented undergraduate students interested in pursuing doctorate degrees, and ultimately, careers in academia. Students with majors in the following colleges are eligible to apply: College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Science & Mathematics and the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering. All students who wish to enhance the advancement of these groups in academic careers are encouraged to apply.

Students in the BRiDGES program receive the following:

• a 10-week Spring and/or Summer Research Experience,
• research or professional mentoring,
• funds for students teams to travel to conferences to present research,
• participation in on-campus meetings and seminars to educate students on various topics related to careers in academia,
• “wrap around” student support,
• the opportunity to present at a research poster session in June 2023 and
• a paid stipend.

Applications for the 2023 spring cohort are now closed.