We’re pleased to announce a virtual “office hour” on August 16 for potential applicants for our Bridges to the Baccalaureate (B2B) and Bridges to the Doctorate (B2D) research training programs.

B2B develops a diverse pool of research-oriented undergraduates who transition from associate to baccalaureate degree-granting institutions and complete a baccalaureate STEM degree, positioning them to pursue research-oriented biomedical higher degree programs or enter careers in the biomedical research workforce.
Next application due date: September 25, 2023

B2D develops a diverse pool of well-trained biomedical scientists who transition from master’s degree programs and complete rigorous biomedical, research-focused doctoral degree programs (e.g., Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.) in biomedical fields relevant to the NIGMS mission. 
Next application due date: September 27, 2023

During the meeting, we’ll provide a brief overview of the B2B and B2D funding opportunities and answer your programmatic, budget, and scientific review questions. Those interested in joining the office hour are strongly encouraged to review the 2022 webinar for Bridges
applicants and companion slide deck [PDF] beforehand.

Office Hour Information:

Wednesday, August 16, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Zoom meeting link
Meeting ID: 160 987 8933
Passcode: NIGMS

Participants requiring sign language interpretation and/or other reasonable accommodations should submit a request using our contact form at least 5 days prior to the meeting. Note this is a live event that will not be recorded.

NIGMS Staff Participating in the August 16 Office Hour:

• Shakira Nelson, B2B Program Officer
• Laurie Stepanek, B2B Program Officer
• Kenneth Gibbs, B2D Program Officer
• Justin Rosenzweig, NIGMS Grants Management Team Lead
• Latarsha Carithers, NIGMS Scientific Review Section Chief

If you have any questions about the office hour, please contact Shakira Nelson or Laurie Stepanek for B2B and Kenneth Gibbs for B2D.