Bridge to the Doctorate Programs
Alliance Participating Institutions Contact Information Eligibility Requirements Additional Information Program Start Date
Alabama LSAMP Auburn University (2003, 2008)
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (2004)
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (2005, 2009)
Tuskegee University (2006)
The University of Alabama (2007)
Dr. Louis Dale
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
ldale@uab.edu
(205) 934-8762
Bachelor's degree in a STEM program from an LSAMP institution; Minimum 3.0 GPA; Acceptance into Graduate School; Meet the requirements of a STEM graduate department or program; Demonstrated commitment to pursuing a doctoral degree in a STEM discipline; U.S. citizen or permanent resident Provides $30,000 annual stipend; Cost-of-education allowance for tuition & fees; Health insurance; Mentoring program; Conference and research travel opportunities; Seminars and workshops; Graduate and professional student associations; Academic enrichment; Diverse and interactive community Fall 2009
California Alliance for Minority Participation UC Irvine
UC Riverside
UCLA
Kika Friend
CAMP-UCI Program Coordinator
(949) 824-2363
kika@uci.edu
Verified participation in CAMP or LSAMP program at undergraduate institution; Bachelor's degree in any STEM field (M.S. students are not eligible); Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA; Admitted to UCI STEM PhD program; U.S. citizen or permanent resident Provides graduate application fee waiver and full graduate tuition, fees, and stipend for 5 years commencing Fall 2015; Professional development, workshops and seminars; Support in applying for dissertation fellowships; Community and resources Fall 2015
California State University LSAMP California State at Northridge
San Francisco State University
California State University, Los Angeles
California State University, Northridge
Lisa Hammersley
California State University, Sacramento
hammersley@csus.edu
(916) 278-3838
Accepted for admission to the CSU, Northridge Graduate School and the specific department in which you intend to receive the Master of Science degree; Must have participated in an LSAMP or AMP program at any university or community college Provides $30,000 stipend per year for two years as long as the targeted goals are achieved; LSAMP-BD will pay for tuition and fees, limited health insurance, research supplies, and travel to professional conferences to present research results Fall 2013
Colorado Alliance for Minority Participation Adams State University
Aims Community College
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Community College of Denver
Fort Lewis College
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Northeastern Junior College
Otero Junior College
Trinidad State Junior College
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
University of Colorado - Denver
    Provides $30,000 annual stipend plus tuition reimbursement for two years  
Florida-Georgia LSAMP Albany State University
Bethune-Cookman University
Florida A&M University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida International University
Florida Memorial University
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Florida State University
Miami-Dade College
Tallahassee Community College
University of Central Florida
University of Florida
University of Miami
University of South Florida
Shekhar Bhansali
Florida International University
(305) 348-4439
sbhansa[at]fiu.edu

Dr. Henry Frierson
University of Florida
(352) 392-6622
hfrierson[at]rgp.ufl.edu

Tom Weller
University of South Florida
(813) 974-2740
weller[at]usf.edu
Underrepresented U.S. minorities as defined by NSF; Holder of a B.S. degree in a STEM discipline from an undergraduate LSAMP institution; One who is admitted to or intends to apply to a graduate degree program in a STEM-related field
Provides tuition and health insurance (2 yrs.) $10,500 annually; Learning Community focused on degree attainment; Offers excellent opportunities for international research; Travel to professional conferences; STEM Professional Development; Fellowship stipend (2 yrs.) at $30,000 annually; Email Earl Wade or Laurence B. Alexander; or call 352-392-6444.
 
Louis Stokes Mississippi Alliance for Minority Participation Alcorn State University
Hinds Community College
Jackson State University
Mississippi State University
Mississippi Valley State University
Tougaloo College
University of Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi
Ashton T. Hamme II, Ph.D.
Jackson State University
(601) 979-3713
ashton.t.hamme@jsums.edu
BS Degree in STEM; Minimum GPA of 3.0; Participated in an undergraduate LSAMP program; Committed to pursuing a doctoral degree; Acceptance to the program's Graduate School; U.S. or Permanent Citizen Provides $30,000 annual stipend; Full graduate tuition and fees; Mentoring assistance; Academic enrichment; Academic year research experiences; Summer research experiences; Travel to conferences; Workshops/Seminars/Speakers Series Fall 2014
Mountain States Alliance/Western Alliance to Expand Student Opportunities Arizona State University
Brigham Young University
Colorado School of Mines
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Reno
University of Utah
Carlos Castillo-Chavez
Arizona State University
ccchavez@asu.edu
(480) 965-3958
     
North Carolina LSAMP Fayetteville State University
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
North Carolina State University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Winston-Salem State University
nclsamp@ncat.edu Participation in an undergraduate LSAMP program; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Unconditionally accepted as a new STEM graduate student at NCA&T; Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in a STEM undergraduate minor; Commitment to pursuing a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline Annual BD Fellowship of $30,000; Tuition and normal fees, including health insurance; Academic and professional development, including research and professional development opportunities in STEM fields Fall 2014
Northeast LSAMP Northeastern University
University of Connecticut
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Rhode Island
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Joy Erickson
University of Connecticut
(860) 486-8115
joy.erickson@uconn.edu
Completed B.S. degree in a STEM discipline; Accepted by UCONN Graduate School; Participated in an LSAMP program during the B.S. degree program or have graduated from a college/university with a LSAMP program; Member of a qualifying population (African American, Hispanic American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, or Native Pacific Islands) Provides two years of fellowship support ($30,000/calendar year plus tuition); Recruiting, mentorship, and professional development measures aimed at ensuring a quality academic experience, full retention, educational success, community building and career attainment Fall 2015
Oklahoma LSAMP Cameron University
East Central University
Langston University
Northeastern State University
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
University of Tulsa
Kay Porter
Program Manager
kay.porter@okstate.edu
(405) 744-6710
Participation in an undergraduate LSAMP program; Completion of an undergraduate degree in a STEM discipline; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency; Minimum 3.0 GPA; Acceptance by OSU Graduate College STEM department; Commitment to pursue the Ph.D. in a STEM discipline Provides $30,000 annual stipend for two years; RA/TA positions; Tuition and fee supplements; Tuition and fee supplements; Tuition waiver; Research projects in state-of-the-art laboratories with faculty mentoring and coaching; Travel opportunities to present research projects at conferences; Opportunity to be active in diversity initiatives Fall 2015
SUNY LSAMP Binghamton University
University of Albany
Stony Brook University
Shanise Kent
Binghamton University
(607) 777-4219
lsamp@binghamton.edu

Dr. Betty P. Shadrick
University of Albany
bshadrick@albany.edu

Angel Gonzalez
Stony Brook University
angel.i.gonzalez@stonybrook.edu
Participated in LSAMP program; Obtained a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline; Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; Have a minimum GPA of 3.0; Accepted into a STEM graduate program; Want to pursue a doctoral degree in a STEM discipline Provides student stipends of $30,000 annually; Health insurance; Paid tuition and fees; Supportive Bridge to the Doctorate Fellow community; An individualized academic and career preparation program; Mentoring by advanced graduate students; Research opportunities with faculty; Participation in professional conferences and meetings Fall 2015
Texas A&M System LSAMP Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Prairie View A&M University
Dr. Samuel Merriweather
samuelmerriweather@tees.tamus.edu
(979) 862-1070
U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Accepted into a Master's or Doctorate program in STEM; Be in good academic standing; Possess an interest in research; Completed an undergraduate degree at an LSAMP institution Provides annual stipend of $30,000 for two years; An allotment of $9,000 distributed in fall and spring semesters for the cost of education expenses for two years; Networking opportunities with other students within the Texas A&M University System; Opportunities to improve research and presentation skills Fall 2015
University of Texas System LSAMP University of Texas, Arlington
University of Texas at El Paso
University of Texas, Dallas
University of Texas, Pan-American
University of Texas, Permian Basin
University of Texas, San Antonio
University of Texas, Tyler
Contact utaLSAMPBD@uta.edu for questions. U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Admitted to a UT Arlington STEM BS to Ph.D. or Ph.D. program; Participated in an LSAMP undergraduate program; Strong commitment to pursuing and completing a Ph.D. degree; Satisfactory GPA Provides tuition, student health insurance & fees waiver; Student stipend of $30,000 annually; Faculty mentoring; Participation in professional conferences and meetings; Links to research and professional opportunities; Enriched academic services and support Fall 2015
University System of Maryland LSAMP University of Maryland College Park
University of Maryland Baltimore County
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Taifa Simpson
University of Maryland, College Park
(301) 405-3882
tsimpson@umd.edu
Must be admitted to a University of Maryland STEM M.S. or Ph.D. program; Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident; Provide evidence of participation in LSAMP programs from the LSAMP Director or Faculty at undergraduate institution Provides student stipends, up to $30,000 annually; Tuition and fee supplement, up to $10,500 annually; Faculty mentoring and advising; Links to research and internship opportunties; Opportunities to participate in national and professional conferences; Enriched academic services and support Fall 2015
Washington-Baltimore-Hampton Roads LSAMP Howard University
Bowie State University
University of the District of Columbia
Morgan State University
Hampton University
Norfolk State University
Virginia State University
Please call (202) 865-8658 to ascertain the WBHR-LSAMP university at which the program will be sponsored. U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Participated in LSAMP program at undergraduate level; First-time graduate student; Accepted to Howard University Graduate School in a STEM discipline; Recommended by two faculty members from his/her home school or from the Howard graduate program Provides full tuition support and a stipend of $30,000 per year for the first two years  
Wisconsin LSAMP University of Wisconsin-Madison Physical and engineering disciplines: Kelly Burton (kburton@engr.wisc.edu) Biological and natural science disciplines: Abbey Thompson (akthomp1@wisc.edu) Must first be accepted into a graduate program in STEM at UW-Madison and complete the attached BD application form. The graduate school deadline for application varies according to department and program. There are over 50 STEM graduate programs at UW-Madison that students can apply to and qualify for WiscAMP-BD support. Fall 2015