BRIDGE 2026: Building Retention in Doctoral Graduate Education - NEW PhD students ONLY

 

BRIDGE 2026

Building Retention in Doctoral Graduate Education

Program dates: July 8 through August 12 · Deadline to apply: May 8

Date distributed: April 6, 2026
Distributed to: All Graduate Associate Deans, Coordinators, and Staff

Dear colleagues and campus partners,

It is my pleasure to announce recruitment for our second cohort for the BRIDGE (Building Retention in Doctoral Graduate Education) program. And with your help, this next cohort will build on the dynamic momentum evident in our inaugural cohort last year.

BRIDGE is a six-week hybrid program for new University of Florida doctoral students. It emphasizes skill development in academic writing and research statistics while supporting transition to campus life, Gainesville, and doctoral education rigor. BRIDGE empowers engagement with tools and resources essential for both academic and professional growth.

As you finalize your current admissions cycle, please share this information about BRIDGE with your newest Grad Gators whom you think this special opportunity would most benefit.

  • BRIDGE (Building Retention in Doctoral Graduate Education)
  • Duration and format: Six weeks (five online plus three days in person).
  • July 8 through 12, 2026 (in person August 11-12)
  • Deadline to apply: May 8, 2026
  • Click here for website
  • Click here for application

If you have have any questions or need more details, please email grad-success@ufl.edu. Thank you!

Go Gators!

Kimone Simmons
Assistant Director
Graduate Student Success
The Graduate School
University of Florida

 

 

 

 

 

 

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