The New Jersey Biomed Bridge (NJBB) Scholars Program is a research training program to support students from Brookdale Community College (BCC) and Mercer County Community College (MCCC) interested in pursuing biomedical careers and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). NJBB Scholars gain hands-on research experience, mentorship, and financial support from BCC/MCCC and TCNJ while earning their degrees.
Support for NJBB Scholars
- Up to 60% tuition for the second year at BCC/MCCC and the first year at TCNJ
- Annual stipend of $14,340 for two years to help defray living expenses during the research training experience while participating in the program as a full-time student
- Academic advising at BCC/MCCC & TCNJ to earn a Bachelor’s degree two years after transferring
- Hands-on research experience with a TCNJ faculty mentor for two years
- Two paid Summer Research Internship experiences: one at TCNJ and one at an outside institution or in industry
- Funded travel to present your research at scientific conferences
- Coaching, mentoring, and advising to achieve career goals post-graduation
Application
Application Deadline: November 1st, 2024, for students earning their associate’s degree in Spring 2025.
*Additional due dates will be posted for students earning degrees in the following years.
Questions? Contact us at NJBBScholars@tcnj.edu.
Eligibility
- First-year student at BCC or MCCC (or on track to earn Associate’s degree in 2026) with a GPA of 2.75 or greater.
- Please note that for 2024, we are looking for students earning an Associate’s degree in 2025 that will commit to transfer to TCNJ in the Fall of 2025
- Science or math major (interested in biomedical research/careers)
- Are committed to transferring to TCNJ for their Bachelor’s degree after completing their Associate’s degree
- Interest in pursuing a biomedical career in industry, government, or further studies in graduate school. Please note that graduate school is not inclusive of wanting to pursue medical school.
Upcoming events
Info Session at Brookdale Community College
Thursday, October 10th, 2024, 11:45-1:15 p.m., Room TBD
Mercer County Community College
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024, 12-1 p.m., Room TBD
NJBB Scholars Program Leadership
TCNJ
Principal Investigators (PIs)
- Wendy Clement, PhD, Professor of Biology
- Joe Baker, PhD, Professor of Chemistry
- Sunita Kramer, PhD, Dean, School of Science and Professor of Biology
Program Coordinator
Jen Aleman, PhD, Science Grant Writer, School of Science Dean’s Office
Brookdale Community College
Principal Investigator (PI)
Jim Crowder, PhD, Dean, STEM Institute
Program Coordinator
Nancy Cizin, Assistant Professor of Biology
Mercer County Community College
Principal Investigator (PI)
Patrick Natale, Assistant Professor of Biology
Program Coordinator
Nichol Killian, PhD, Assistant to the Dean of Math, Sciences and Health Professions
NJBB Scholars Program Research Mentors at TCNJ
Biology
Chemistry
Math
The NJBB Scholars Program is supported by the National Institute Of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number T34GM154615.