Bridges T34 Training Grant

Do you have an interest in Biomedical Research and getting a STEM bachelor’s degree at Binghamton University?

The goal of the Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program is to prepare a diverse cohort of research-oriented students to transfer from associate degree-granting institutions (Onondaga Community College, Monroe Community College, or Westchester Community College) to Binghamton University (BU) to complete a baccalaureate degree in biomedical science. The program provides structured activities at both the community college and at BU to to support students in preparation for a research career in biomedical science.  Note: this program is not for students interested in pre-health careers.  

This program provides support to full-time underrepresented community college students from Monroe Community College, Onondaga Community College, or Westchester Community College  who want to transfer to Binghamton University and pursue science.  The support includes 60% tuition for one semester at the community college and 3 semesters of full tuition and fees at Binghamton University, along with a $14,340.00 stipend per year for two years-- plus a $3000 stipend for summer research in the first summer after community college (two year total stipend = $31,680.00). Students are required to work in research laboratories 10-12 hours per week during the academic year and up to 30 hours per week during the summer. 

The application deadline is October 31, 2025 or until all research positions are filled.  Please email bridges@binghamton.edu with any questions.

Program Benefits

1. Salary of $14,340.00 per year for 2 years (total = $28,680.00)
2. Extra Summer Salary of $3000.00 for research internship at BU                           
3. Tuition paid for 2 years
   (1/2 year at Community College; 1.5 years at Binghamton University + fees paid at BU only)
4. Research Opportunities in authentic biomedical-related research laboratories at BU for 1.5 years

     5. Tutoring and Mentoring at both Community College and BU

Requirements

1. Applicants must be a full-time Monroe, Onondaga, or Westchester Community College students from underrepresented groups who are United States citizens or permanent residents with an interest in conducting biomedical research and obtaining a STEM bachelor’s degree
2. Belong to a NIH under-represented population (see https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-20-031.html)
   1. Individuals from racial and ethnic groups that have been shown by the National Science Foundation to be underrepresented in health-related sciences on a national basis. The following racial and ethnic groups have been shown to be underrepresented in biomedical research: Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.  
   2. Individuals with disabilities, who are defined as those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
   3. Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (economic disadvantaged, first generation student) see https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines 
3. GPA of 3.0 that includes some science/math courses