Helping underrepresented students transition from community college to a bachelor's degree in psychology and STEM fields.
Official title: BRIDGE to the Baccalaureate Program at Morgan State University
Funded at Morgan State University · NIH-10906780 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The BRIDGE to the Baccalaureate Program helps underrepresented minority students from Prince Georges Community College smoothly transition to Morgan State University to earn their bachelor's degrees in psychology and STEM fields, offering them personalized support, mentoring, and research opportunities along the way to prepare them for future studies or careers in science.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Morgan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 7, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $244,858 |
| NIH project number | 5T34GM146603-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10906780 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are underrepresented minority students currently enrolled in or planning to enroll at Prince Georges Community College.
✕Less likely to help
Students who are not from underrepresented minority backgrounds or those not pursuing degrees in psychology or STEM fields may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
The BRIDGE to the Baccalaureate Program at Morgan State University aims to support underrepresented minority students as they transition from Prince Georges Community College to complete their bachelor's degrees in psychology and STEM majors. This program provides continuous, individualized support throughout their academic journey, starting from their first year in community college and extending through their senior year at Morgan State. Key strategies include fostering a culture of research, offering academic support for successful transitions, and providing ongoing mentoring to enhance personal and professional development. The goal is to prepare these students for graduate programs or careers in biomedical or behavioral sciences.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the number of underrepresented minorities earning bachelor's degrees in critical fields, leading to improved career opportunities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in increasing academic achievement and graduation rates among underrepresented minorities in higher education.
Where this research is happening
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Morgan State University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brown, Lisa D. — Morgan State University
- Study coordinator: Brown, Lisa D.
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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.