A program to help underrepresented students gain research experience in STEM fields
The Building Research Independence by Developing Goals and Hands-on Experiences (BRIDGE) Program
The BRIDGE program at Temple University is designed to help underrepresented minority students in STEM fields by giving them hands-on research experiences in neuroscience and psychology, making it easier for them to get involved without long-term commitments or financial worries.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11034116 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The BRIDGE program at Temple University aims to support underrepresented minority students in STEM by providing hands-on research experiences in neuroscience and psychology. This initiative addresses barriers that prevent students from participating in undergraduate research, such as the need for long-term commitments and financial constraints. By offering flexible opportunities and guidance, the program seeks to enhance retention in STEM disciplines and encourage the pursuit of advanced degrees. Students will engage in active learning and develop essential skills through direct involvement in research projects.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are underrepresented minority students majoring in neuroscience or psychology who are seeking research experience.
Not a fit: Students who are not majoring in neuroscience or psychology or those who are not underrepresented minorities may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of underrepresented minority students pursuing and succeeding in STEM careers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in STEM through undergraduate research have shown positive outcomes, suggesting that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Temple Univ of the Commonwealth — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Briand, Lisa a — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Briand, Lisa a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.