ACS Bridge Program
Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in graduate education in the chemical sciences
The ACS Bridge Program aims to strengthen the pipeline of qualified doctoral candidates in the chemical sciences, by providing targeted support to students from historically marginalized groups. The program recognizes the potential for all students to excel in the chemical sciences, and provides resources to help individuals overcome barriers to success.
What's the Right Bridge Experience for You?
Bridge Fellows
Get research experience, expert mentoring, financial support, and more! Find out if you qualify to be an ACS Bridge Fellow!
Professional Development
Explore workshops, e-courses, and other resources to develop and refine the skills that will help to propel you to the next step in your career journey.
Funding Assistance
Interested in Becoming a Bridge Department?
ACS Bridge Departments offer research opportunities, mentorship, and academic support to equip promising students from diverse backgrounds, preparing them for success in graduate chemistry programs. This comprehensive approach enhances their academic skills and fosters a strong foundation for future leadership.
Impact of the Bridge Program
150
ACS Bridge fellowships awarded since 2019
90%
of ACS Bridge Fellows have matriculated to Ph.D. Programs
Demographic Distribution of ACS Bridge Fellows, 2019-2024
Are you a current Bridge Fellow or Alumni?
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Institutions that support the ACS Bridge Program
The Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) is a part of the NSF INCLUDES National Network of individuals, organizations and alliances striving to broaden participation in STEM. NSF INCLUDES envisions a nation where everyone has opportunities for success in STEM.
The American Chemical Society is one of five leading scientific societies that have formed the IGEN to increase the participation of women and underrepresented groups in graduate studies in the physical sciences.
IGEN Vision: "To achieve equity for underrepresented groups in doctoral degree attainment in physical sciences." Then add in the logos for our sponsors followed by the section detailing the grants we have.
The ACS Bridge Project (Bridge Program and Bridge Travel Awards) has support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through grant NSF-1834545, the Genentech Foundation, DuPont, Bristol Myers Squibb, and the American Chemical Society. The ACS Bridge Travel & Career/Professional Development Awards are partially supported by PPG Industries Foundation. The ACS Bridge Project is a part of the NSF INCLUDES Alliance: Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN). For more information, about IGEN, visit IGENetwork.org. 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.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please contact our team at bridge@acs.org.
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