The Bridges Program

Advancing diversity in sciences, while helping protect the Amazon rainforest.

The Bridges program supports scientists in times of career transition or in periods with a gap in income, allowing scientists to continue dedicating themselves to science while securing income from long term scholarships, grants, and/or employment in scientific careers.

The program also contributes to the expansion of diversity and inclusion in scientific careers, which is why the selection of candidates will take into account ethnic-racial indicators, gender, sexual orientation, maternity and socioeconomic status.

The 2023 program stimulates research in the Amazon rainforest, specifically with the aim of helping fight deforestation, preserving of the region's ecosystems and improving the quality of life for the local population.

Meet the 2023 Fellows

DS-Bridges Program Summary

Program Benefits

The Bridges Scholars receive a scholarship, mentoring and training. Selected candidates received a 3-month stipend and gain access to Dimensions Sciences Advice, Coaching, Training, and Support program aiming to enhancing science communication and peer support, building English skills, and providing training, coaching, mentoring, and networking opportunities.

Candidates

Program Benefits

The Bridges program is for scientists with at least a master's degree undergoing gaps of income and are from underrepresented backgrounds. Candidates eligible are performing research in life sciences, health sciences, and exact sciences. They responded to one or more inclusion criteria. They were working full-time in science without a salary before they started their Bridges scholarship.

Application

Program Benefits

Application

Applications for the 2023 program are now closed. We will open application for the 2024 program around June 2024.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

What are the eligibility criteria for DS-Bridges?

General criteria:

Research projects with a direct impact on the conservation, preservation, sustainability and development of the Amazon rainforest
Hold at least a master's degree in the field compatible with their work plan in the project
Be without salary or scholarship at the time the scholarship begins
Meet at least one of the inclusion criteria listed below
Brazilian national, or foreign student with a Brazilian residence visa

Inclusion criteria (must meet at least one):

Black, brown, or indigenous (self-declaration)
Mother of young children up to 12 years old
Member of the LGBTQIA+ community (self-declaration)
Family income with less than 2x minimum wage or Classes D and E according to IBGE criteria

What is the application process?

Applications for the 2023 program are now closed. We will open application for the 2024 program around June 2024.

In the meantime, feel free to review past application guidelines (2023) here.

What is the selection process?

There are three (3) phases:

Applications are reviewed to confirm eligibility.
Finalists are selected by a peer-review process. A panel of senior professionals including scientists, doctors, professors, and entrepreneurs across the health sciences, life sciences, and exact sciences evaluate applications. Among the criteria evaluated are scientific merit, feasibility, and Institutional support for the research proposed, and potential impact on the candidate's trajectory. Each application is assessed by at least two members of the peer-review panel who score multiple criteria and make recommendations to the steering committee.
Scholars are selected by a steering committee. The committee is composed by member of the Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board. This body decides on final candidate selection based on peer-review recommendations and a portfolio analysis. Among the criteria evaluated are innovation potential, and impact on the candidate's trajectory.

What are the program details?

Download the detailed program guidelines (available in English and Portuguese).

I still have questions, whom can I contact?

Please reach us by email to Scientific Committee at scientificcommittee@dimensionssciences.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

The Bridges Program

Advancing diversity in sciences, while helping protect the Amazon rainforest.

DS-Bridges Program Summary

Program Benefits

Program Benefits

Program Benefits

Candidates

Program Benefits

Program Benefits

Application

Program Benefits

Application

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Learn More About the Bridges Program

Note: Link below takes you to our legacy DS-Bridges website.

The Bridges Program

Advancing diversity in sciences, while helping protect the Amazon rainforest.

DS-Bridges Program Summary

Program Benefits

Program Benefits

Program Benefits

Candidates

Program Benefits

Program Benefits

Application

Program Benefits

Application

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Learn More About the Bridges Program

Note: Link below takes you to our legacy DS-Bridges website.

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