Open To
Ph.D. students studying biomedical sciences in the Duke School of Medicine.
This award is offered through The School of Medicine.
The Dean’s Scholarship is awarded to highly meritorious incoming domestic biomedical PhD students in the School of Medicine whose applications indicate an ability and desire to contribute to creating a diverse learning environment. Each year applicants are nominated by their programs and vetted by a faculty committee. A one-time award of $2,000 is given to top student awardees designated as Dean’s Scholars to supplement their institutional stipend.
The Dean’s Scholarship for International Students is awarded at the end of the first year of study. International students who have shown promise through their first-year rotations, coursework, and contributions to the academic community are nominated by their programs and vetted by a faculty committee. International student awardees are supported for their second year of graduate school with a stipend, tuition remission, fees, and health insurance.