Bridges Database

The Bridges Database features scholars trained in French and Francophone history who have pursued non-professoriate careers in a wide variety of fields, including government, museums, education, journalism, and research. 

If you are looking for career information or advice, use this database to get in touch with someone on a career path that interests you or you are curious to know more about. 

How to use the database:

• Click on a name below to expand the record and view additional details, including resources that person offers and contact information. If their contact information is not included, please email us and we will forward you the information.

• To see the list organized by employment, use the Filter button, select "Sector of Employment," and choose one of the available options.

• To see the list organized by service offered (ex: feedback on résumés, networking, internship opportunities, etc.), use the Filter button, select "Bridges Resources Offered," and select the services that interest you.

• Feel free to combine filters!

• If you would like to be listed in the database, please use the form below.

If you've pursued a career beyond the professoriate or if you have hired French or Francophone studies PhDs and would like to be added to the Bridges database, please fill out the form below. Please note that this database is for people who want to volunteer specifically to help and advise scholars interested in careers beyond academia. This is not a database for those who want to become mentors.

To remove yourself from the database, please email us.