Bridges to the Doctorate
The Bridges to the Doctorate programs aim to increase the number of graduate students from diverse backgrounds and equip them to be highly competitive candidates for admission to Ph.D. programs at U-M or other peer universities. Students are admitted to Bridge programs who plan to pursue a Ph.D., are eligible for the Rackham Merit Fellowship (RMF), and meet the RMF evaluative criteria. Additional academic and professional development support is provided to ensure Bridge students have a successful transition to Ph.D. programs at the University of Michigan and beyond.
About the Bridge Programs
Students in each Bridge Program take graduate-level courses that allow them to develop their skills and capacity in a structured and supportive environment. Along with curricular and academic experiences, students are engaged in research activities that provide opportunities to learn about the key steps in professional development, as well as critical skills that scholars and scientists need, such as conceptual and technical skills, writing and presenting skills, etc. Students are matched with faculty advisors and work to develop effective mentoring relationships. Bridge students are also invited to participate in RMF programming aimed to enhance the academic development of students and build social and intellectual support networks that lead to productive and successful graduate experiences. The Bridge experience prepares students to enter doctoral programs with confidence, skill, and achievement; they are highly competitive for admission to doctoral programs at both U-M and peer institutions.
U-M Bridge Programs with Rackham Partnerships
- Applied Physics, Imes-Moore Bridge Program
- Classical Studies, Bridge M.A. Program
- College of Engineering, Bridge to the Doctorate Program
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Frontiers Program
- Mathematics and Applied & Interdisciplinary Mathematics, Marjorie Lee Browne Scholars Program
- Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, Pathways Program
Contact
Partnerships for Access, Community, and Excellence
Rackham Building
915 East Washington Street
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070
Email: [email protected]