About the Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowship

The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program invests in the Nation's colleges and universities to aid student success to create a new generation of STEM discoverers for the national STEM enterprise.  The program takes a comprehensive approach to the STEM Learning Ecosystem to impact STEM student development and retention.  The LSAMP Bridge to the Doctorate Program supports cohorts of twelve graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. degree in STEM national priority areas, providing financial support (stipends and cost of education) and support to help develop and maintain academic and research skills that enable participants to successfully persist in STEM doctoral degree programs.

Each Bridge to the Doctorate Fellow receives a $32,000 annual stipend for two years, a full tuition scholarship, fee coverage, and health insurance. Fellows are also given specialized academic support in the way of tutoring and writing workshops. Further, Fellows are encouraged to attend conferences and participate in community building activities to enhance their academic and professional development. The Center for Inclusive Education, which manages the program, works closely with BD Fellows as they complete their first two years of graduate study, and beyond.