Early-Summer Orientation & Personalized Support
Begin your BRIDGE experience with an orientation that prepares you for the summer ahead, including a dedicated 1:1 meeting with Temple faculty to clarify your academic goals and match you with the right research environment.
“I am glad that the match for labs was done so well because I felt like I was in right place with both my mentor and my lab. I never felt judged for needing help from faculty or for asking a question. Everyone was really helpful.” BRIDGE Scholar, ’25
Full-Time, Paid Summer Research Placement
Conduct full-time research (40 hours/week) in a Temple University psychology or neuroscience lab, beginning in May. Every scholar is guaranteed a lab placement in the College of Liberal Arts or the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, tailored to your interests.
“I liked how I was matched to a lab based on my interests. This really allowed me to be immersed in the research, ask interesting questions, and gain deep understanding…”
Competitive Summer Stipend
Earn a $6,500 stipend while gaining hands-on research experience and developing the skills needed for graduate study.
“Being able to earn allowed me to not have to choose between paying bills and building skills.” -BRIDGE Scholar, ’25
Professional Development & Mentorship
Access to weekly programming focused on research skills, graduate school preparation, scientific communication, and career pathways guided by faculty for overall skill readiness for what lies ahead. Plus, get matched with a near-peer mentor who will provide weekly 1:1 support throughout the summer.
“My mentor was definitely the highlight of this program… honestly a perfect match for me.” -BRIDGE Scholar, ’25
Cohort Community & Belonging
Join a tight-knit cohort of BRIDGE Scholars and participate in community-building events designed to foster connection, confidence, and a sense of belonging in academic spaces.
“Meeting such driven and inspiring peers was very encouraging… I don’t think I had ever gotten to be in a science space where there wasn’t a white majority; it meant a lot.” -BRIDGE Scholar, ’25
Fall Research Retreat & Poster Presentation
Return in the fall for a full-day academic retreat, where you’ll learn from graduate students and post-docs and present your summer research at a judged poster session.
“The retreat was a dream come true… all of my hard work was validated in that moment. I really felt like I belonged.” -BRIDGE Scholar, ’25
Continued Research During the Academic Year
Scholars who remain in good standing may continue their research into their final undergraduate year, earning $15/hour for up to 125 hours during the fall semester.
“Staying connected to my lab this fall allowed me to think more about my future. I am applying to other neuroscience summer programs and working in my lab beyond my time in BRIDGE. I am thinking about what I want next.” -BRIDGE Scholar, ’25