Award
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke 5R25NS130632-04
The Building Research Independence by Developing Goals and Hands-on Experiences (BRIDGE) Program
Recipient
Temple University of the Commonwealth
Award Amount
$109,528.00
Ceiling
$109,528.00
Awarded
May 11, 2026
Identifier
5R25NS130632-04
This NIH grant supports the BRIDGE program at Temple University, which offers paid summer research and mentoring to senior neuroscience and psychology undergraduates without prior research experience, promoting retention and career development in STEM fields.
Description
The BRIDGE program provides paid summer research experience, individualized mentoring, and networking opportunities to neuroscience and psychology majors without prior research experience, especially targeting those in their senior year. It aims to address barriers for students who miss out on undergraduate research opportunities due to program requirements or financial constraints.