APS Bridge Program

Enhancing Diversity in Physics Graduate Education

The APS Bridge Program is a post-baccalaureate program lasting one to two years that provides students with research experience, advanced coursework, and coaching to prepare them for a graduate school application.

Through the Bridge Program, APS is working to increase the number of physics PhDs awarded to underrepresented minority (URM) students, identified as Black, Latinx, and Indigenous, by creating sustainable transition programs and a national network of doctoral-granting institutions. The Bridge Program also provides students with the opportunity to receive mentoring so that they can successfully complete PhD programs, build and strengthen their professional networks, and explore new career paths.

Many of today's doctoral students will become tomorrow's academic, industry and government leaders. If you satisfy the eligibility requirements, consider jump-starting your career with the APS Bridge Program.

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Students

The ideal candidate for this program is an underrepresented minority student that is a current or former undergraduate physics major, who for various reasons does not have the necessary coursework, research experience, or guidance to successfully apply for admission and complete a physics PhD program.

Applications will open on December 15

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Bridge Applicant Office Hours

For more information about the Bridge application and application process, register for the Bridge Applicant Office Hours on Thursday Dec 21, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET | 10:00 - 11 a.m. PT.

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For Institutions

The Bridge Program offers institution membership to colleges and universities as well as national labs, non-profits, and educational organizations that play supporting roles in improving diversity in physics education.

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NSFThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1834540. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.