BRIDGES TO THE BACCALAUREATE (B2B) RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Bridges to the Baccalaureate (B2B) Research Training Program at Florida A&M University (FAMU), in partnership with Tallahassee State College (TSC) is an initiative to attract underrepresented learners to pursue careers in the biomedical sciences at FAMU. The goal of the B2B program is to cultivate and increase the numbers of qualified underrepresented learners from TSC whose future goals are to obtain a four-year degree in biomedical sciences from FAMU. The B2B program provides participants with the academic skills, research experience and support network for successful careers in biomedical sciences. The baccalaureate programs at FAMU include Life Sciences (Agronomy, Food and Animal Sciences); Biology; Chemistry/Biochemistry; Biomedical Engineering; Environmental Health Science and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be US citizens or non-citizen nationals, or permanent residents
- Must be enrolled full-time in an Associate’s program at TSC within one of the listed majors
- Must complete the Research Strategies for College Students course before acceptance in the B2B program.
- Must maintain at least a 2.7 GPA or greater
- Must complete at least one or more natural or biomedical science courses before participation in the B2B program
- Must participate in student-development and research education acti
- Must complete and submit the online B2B application before the due date of March 1st
SPECIAL COMPONENTS OF THE BRIDGES PROGRAM INCLUDE:
- Paid 8-week Summer Research Experience (SRE) at FAMU
- Monthly Stipend of $1,195 for two years
- Housing Assistance during the 8-week SRE at FAMU
- All-expense paid travel to attend and present research projects at local and national conferences
- Academic advisement
- FAMU pre-admission and financial aid advisement
- Leadership, interpersonal relations, and public speaking development
- Curriculum and career planning workshops and seminars
PERSONNEL
PI, Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program
Co-PI, Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program
Director, Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program
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