The Bridge Program provides a two-yearintensive research, academic, and mentoringexperience for underrepresented scholarsinterested in pursuing a Ph.D. in a STEMdiscipline.
Cover letterResume or curriculum vitaeStatement of intentOfficial transcript(s)Two letters of recommendation
Application Timeline Application deadline . . . . . . . Feb. 15, 2o21 Acceptance notification . . . . . . . Jun. 2021 Program's start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 2021
Application Components
A four-year degree from an accreditedcollege or universityA minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scaleA desire to apply to Ph.D. programsafter completing the Bridge ProgramU.S. citizenship or permanent residencestatus
Program Eligibility Bridge scholars must have:
AstronomyBiological SciencesChemistryEarth & Environmental
Sciences
STEM Disciplines The Bridge Program accepts applications from students interested in the following disciplines:
EconomicsEngineering*PhysicsPsychology
*Engineering disciplines include applied physics & applied mathematics, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, earth & environmental engineering, industrial engineering & operations research, and mechanical engineering.
Kwame Osei-Sarfo, Ph.D. [email protected]
tinyurl.com/cubridge @cubridgephd
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Columbia UniversityOffice of the Vice Provostfor Faculty Advancement
Columbia EngineeringThe Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
Office of Graduate Student Affairs500 West 120 Street1220 Mudd, M.C. 4708New York, NY 10027
BRIDGE TO THE PH.D. PROGRAM IN STEM
Two Years in the Life of a Bridge Scholar
Two-year STEM research experienceAcademic & professional developmentIndividual advising for graduate schoolpreparationGeneral GRE Test preparation$1500 education stipend
10 - 12
Participants per cohort
$40,600*Yearly salary
*Economics scholars willreceive $50,123 in salary.
1 - 2
Undergraduate and/orgraduate courses per
semester
~88%
Graduate schoolacceptance rate
Bridge Program's Perks Any Questions?Complete ourinquiry form
Dec - Feb
Applications open
May - Jun
Interviews Cohort selection
Jun - Aug
PI matching Hiring
Aug - May
Research/coursework Bridge events Monthly meetings
Jun - Aug
Symposium GRE Prep Research
Aug - Dec
Research/coursework Graduate applications Bridge events Monthly meetings
Jan - May
Research/coursework Bridge events Monthly meetings
Jun - Jul
Complete research Symposium "Graduation"