Apply to Bridges to the Ph.D.

Notice: Due to the Federal government’s decisions, the Bridges to the Ph.D. is suspended for the academic year 2025-26.

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To meet the minimum qualifications you must be accepted into a MS/MA program in one of the following:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry/Biochemistry
  • Physics/Astronomy
  • Psychology
  • Mathematics
  • Health Sciences
  • Nutrition and Dietetics

Cohorts will be required to work with a program-approved mentor.  A list of Bridges mentors can be found here.

Accepted Bridges Majors

  • Biology      
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
    • Human Nutrition - General  
    • Human Nutrition - Dietetic Intrn
  • Health Sciences
    • Public Health - Applied Epidemiology    
  • Public Health - Comm Health Ed
  • Kinesiology
  • Mathematics
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Psychology
    • Clinical Fieldwork 
    • Clinical Research
    • Psychological Science  

Forms

2024-2025 Bridges to the Doctorate Application (PDF) - Due June 6, 2024

Bridges Confidential Reference Form (PDF) - Please send to your references.