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BMCC Foundations Fund (BFF)
BMCC Foundations Fund (BFF)
The BMCC Foundation Fund (BFF) provides BMCC students with the opportunity to participate in faculty-mentored research while developing valuable research, academic, professional, and presentation skills.
The BMCC Foundation Fund (BFF) provides BMCC students with the opportunity to participate in faculty-mentored research while developing valuable research, academic, professional, and presentation skills.
BFF is a one-semester research program designed for students who want to gain research experience and work closely with a BMCC faculty research mentor.
BFF is a one-semester research program designed for students who want to gain research experience and work closely with a BMCC faculty research mentor.
Program Highlights
Program Highlights
Faculty-mentored research experience
One-semester commitment
Research and professional development opportunities
Opportunities to present research
$1,500 stipend
Program Commitment
Program Commitment
BFF is a one-semester program.
Students participate in research with their faculty mentor throughout the semester and are expected to complete the required program activities and responsibilities.
Stipend
Stipend
BFF students receive a $1,500 stipend per semester.
Stipend distribution is subject to completion of program requirements and applicable payment/processing procedures.
Eligibility
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be currently enrolled as a full-time BMCC student
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Have a BMCC faculty research mentor
Be able to commit to the program for the semester
Faculty Research Mentor Requirement
Faculty Research Mentor Requirement
Students must have a BMCC faculty research mentor as part of the application process.
Students are encouraged to identify faculty members whose research interests align with their own academic and research interests.
Important: Students should not submit a BFF application without a faculty research mentor. Applications submitted without a mentor may be denied.
Who Is BFF For?
Who Is BFF For?
BFF may be a good fit for students who:
Want to gain hands-on research experience
Are interested in working with a faculty research mentor
Want to develop research and professional skills
Want to present their research
Are looking for a one-semester research opportunity
Program Activities
Program Activities
BFF students may participate in Office of Research programming and professional development activities, including:
Research workshops
Professional development workshops
Research presentation/poster preparation
Research conferences and symposia
Networking opportunities
Career and graduate school programming
Before You Apply
Before You Apply
Before beginning your application, make sure you:
Meet the eligibility requirements.
Have identified a BMCC faculty research mentor.
Understand the one-semester commitment.
Are prepared to participate in your research project throughout the semester.
Application Period
Application Period
BFF applications are offered during the Fall and Spring semesters.
BFF Applications for Fall 2026 are currently closed. Please check back in January 2027 for the Spring 2027 BFF Application Cycle.
BFF Applications for Fall 2026 are currently closed. Please check back in January 2027 for the Spring 2027 BFF Application Cycle.
Questions about BFF?
Questions about BFF?
Ayat Agha
Undergraduate Research Coordinator
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