Bridge to the Doctorate Application Process
The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Bridge to the Doctorate program is funded by the National Science Foundation. It aims to increase the number of underrepresented students admitted into STEM graduate programs. The program is designed to support these students as they complete their master’s degree coursework and transition into doctoral programs, ultimately increasing the number of underrepresented scientists in academic, scientific, and technology professions.
Entering master's and doctoral students can apply to the fellowship, but all applicants must ultimately plan to obtain their doctoral degree in a STEM discipline. Applicants will be evaluated on their record of achievement, research experiences, as well as their motivation and connection to their field of study.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Participation in a Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program or affiliated program at an LSAMP-participating institution
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Admitted into a STEM graduate program at Stony Brook
- Plans to pursue a doctoral degree in a STEM discipline
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Completed Stony Brook University LSAMP BD Application
- Institutional recommendation (LSAMP representative from undergraduate institution) sent to BD@stonybrook.edu.
- Resume/CV, if not provided in the original graduate application (sent to BD@stonybrook.edu)
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the 2025 cohort has been filled. For priority consideration, we recommend submitting your application by Monday, April 7, 2025.
Please email us at BD@stonybrook.edu with any questions you may have regarding the Stony Brook LSAMP Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowship Program.