Bridge to PhD program at Columbia

7 February 2024

The INSPIRE Bridge-to-PhD program is currently taking applications for the next cohort of four INSPIRE Bridge Scholars!  Applications are submitted via Columbia University’s Bridge-to-PhD Program.

The Bridge-to-PhD Program is a two-year, non-degree program that provides research and academic experiences to post-baccalaureates who intend to enter STEM graduate programs.  This program aims to increase acceptance to and demystify the research activities associated with doctoral programs.  

Please share this email, links and attachments with any post-baccalaureate who would like to move towards a PhD program in the future and who would benefit from a fully funded, 2 year, post-bacc pre-PhD program here. 

If you are participating in any conferences this month please consider spreading the word about the INSPIRE Bridge-to-PhD program and let me know if you have questions or would like additional information!

Program Eligibility

Bridge Scholar applicants must have:

  • A four-year degree from an accredited college or university
  • A minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale
  • A desire to apply to Ph.D. Programs after completing the Bridge Program
  • U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status. 

The application to the INSPIRE Bridge-to-PhD program can be accessed by either site:

*Applications close on March 1, 2024*