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What is the BRIDGE Collaborative Program?
The BRIDGE (Building Research and Implementation capacity for Driving Growth and Equity) Collaborative Training Program is designed to recruit and support undergraduate trainees interested in pursuing research careers focused on HIV, implementation science, and community-engaged research. The program combines virtual training, community-based experiential learning, mentored research, and continuous professional development to prepare trainees for doctoral-level research careers.
The BRIDGE Collaborative Training is in partnership with Johns Hopkins University, Howard University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Rutgers University.
Applications open October 12th
Program Highlights
- Participate in a 12-week paid hybrid research training program from February through April.
- Build knowledge in HIV implementation science, community-engaged research, behavioral economics, behavior-change theory, responsible conduct of research, and related interdisciplinary topics through courses, seminars, and workshops.
- Attend weekly training sessions and meetings designed to strengthen research knowledge and professional skills.
- Gain hands-on community-engaged research experience through HIV implementation science and other interdisciplinary topics.
- Conduct a mentored research project that culminates in a co-authored scientific manuscript.
- Develop research, leadership, networking, and career development skills through individualized faculty mentorship and cross-institutional professional networking.
- Explore graduate education and research careers in HIV research, implementation of science, and community-engaged research through sustained mentorship, alumni engagement, and professional development opportunities.
Important Dates
10/12/26
Applications Open
11/15/26
Applications Due
12/15/26
Selected Trainees Notified
2/1/27-4/30/27
Program Dates