Bridge to PhD in Neurosciences Programs

Bridge to PhD in Neurosciences Program (BPNP) reflects a series of interrelated fields designed to develop students interest and success as graduate schlolars in Ph.D. programs.  Our future scholars would have the oportunity to  perform research at a lab with biomedical and/or behavioral areas, with interest in learning underlying neural mechanisms of these. 

The BPNP program series consists of three components, which can be completed as an entire series. However, a scholar can also participate only in an individual program (individual part??**!!). The overall components  of the program are:
(1) BPNP Summer Program :
  • This is the first component of the BPNP program series.
  • Qualifying students (by year of study):  Early in their academic studies (rising Sophomores, rising Juniors).
  • ​It is a component for undergraduate research in two distinct thematic areas:  
    (a) Environmental Health and Toxicology; and
    (b) Neurobiology/Neuroscience
  • This component does not require a commitment to a Ph.D. program.
  • It is not limited to students of underrepresented populations in STEM.
  • CLICK H​ERE to learn more about BPNP Summer!
  • CLICK HERE to apply!
​(2)  BPNP ENDURE :
  • This is the second component, which is also known as ENDURE.
  • It is for students who:
    (a) have determined that their plan is to study for a Ph.D. degree in Behavioral or Neurosciences;
    (b) are from underrepresented classes in STEM, and
    (c) are, at least, rising Juniors. 
  • These scholars typically complete both a summer research component, and a semester in residence at MSU during the Fall.
  • CLICK HERE to learn more about BPNP ENDURE!
  • CLICK HERE to apply!​​
(3) BPNP Post-Baccalaureate (PREP):
  • This component is limited to students who:
    (a) have completed their bachelors degree, and
    (b) that are committed to studying for the Ph.D. in biomedical.behavioral sciences, but not necessarily neuroscience. 
  • This opportunity is limited to students of underrepresented populations in STEM.
  • These scholars will complete a one-year postbacc program.
  • CLICK HERE to learn more about BPNP PREP!
  • CLICK HERE to apply!