Open To

Incoming Ph.D. students in any discipline who—by reason of their unique backgrounds and life experiences—contribute to a fuller representation of perspectives within the academic life of Duke.

The Dean’s Graduate Fellowships are provided to domestic students who—by reason of their unique backgrounds and life experiences—contribute to a fuller representation of perspectives within the academic life of the University. We particularly encourage nomination of applicants whose lived or leadership experiences demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion.

The Dean’s Graduate Fellowship will provide a 12-month stipend during the first two years of study and a $7,500 stipend supplement in the third and fourth years of study. The Dean’s Graduate Fellowship will also cover partial tuition (i.e. tuition remission) and full fees for the fall, spring and summer terms during the first two years of study. The Graduate School will provide a scholarship for the balance of the tuition.

This award is offered through The Graduate School. Incoming students are nominated by their department; no direct application is necessary.