Welcome to the realm of possibility.
Are you Deaf or hard of hearing? Want to become a scientist? With the Rochester Bridges to the Doctorate Program, getting a doctorate degree is now more possible than ever.
Deaf scientists are already out there.
While the number of deaf scientists is increasing, there is a still a shortage, as deaf scientists are underrepresented in the behavioral or biomedical sciences. The University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology have partnered together and established the Rochester Bridges to the Doctorate Program to address this gap. With funding from the National Institutes of Health, our program aims to train and prepare eligible students while they are in one of the approved master’s degree programs at RIT. Our program aims to increase the readiness of eligible Deaf and Hard of Hearing students who plan to apply to a doctoral level program in a behavioral or biomedical science discipline.
Doctoral Preparation
- RIT Master’s degree in a science discipline
- Three or more Doctoral-level courses
- Multiple graduate research rotations
Navigational Guidance
- Personalized career development plan
- Science and academic mentors
- Deaf graduate and doctoral peer mentors
Financial Support
- Tuition paid- 90% first year, 72% second year
- Conference travel funds
- Two-year paid research assistantships
Apply Today to Make Your Science Doctorate a Reality
We will select three students each year to come to RIT for their Master’s degree. As a Bridges
Scholar, you will receive focused training to better prepare for entrance into your chosen
doctoral program, gain laboratory experience, and have the opportunity to present at
science-related conferences.
Who Are We?
The Bridges team is comprised of world-renowned researchers – each with their own labs – many who have experience working with Deaf people. As a Bridges Scholar, you will have the opportunity to garner scientific experience within these labs. The team will collaborate with you on your quest to emerge as a Deaf scientist.
What’s Happening?
Dr. Viet Le to Present 3.10.16 at 6:30pm
Please join us at RIT/NTID LBJ 2590 TONIGHT, March 10, 6:30-8:00pm!
WoW Seminar February 11, 6:30-8:00pm
Please join us Thursday, February 11, 6:30-8:00pm in RIT/NTID SDC 1310 to learn about Dr. Steven Barnett’s journey to becoming a physician, researcher, and program director.