Duke Graduate School

Beginning in 2014, most Ph.D. students at Duke are guaranteed summer research fellowships for the summers after their first and second academic years of study. In addition to summer tuition and fees, the fellowship awards a summer stipend of $5,500.

The Summer Research Fellowship will pay a stipend of $5,500 for the period from June 1 to August 31, plus summer tuition and health fee. Prior receipt of this competitive Summer Research Fellowships will be taken into consideration during application review.

NIGMS supports individual grants within its scientific mission areas. Most grants are given for research projects, but funding is also available for program projects and some research resources. | More information

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation has expanded its programs to include medical and graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in pediatric oncology research.

The AAUW is one of the largest sources of funding for graduate education for women. The American Fellowships are the AUW’s oldest and largest fellowship and grant program.

International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Up to five fellowships are renewable for a second year.

The Office of Research Support Fellowships lists other graduate student fellowships and research opportunities. | More information

The Northeast Consortium for Faculty Diversity sponsors several Dissertation-Year Visiting Diversity Fellowships for advanced graduate students in all fields.

Candidates must have completed advanced coursework in their major, demonstrate leadership capabilities, and support diversity of people and ideas.

The Summer Medical Fellows Program is primarily aimed at students who later intend to apply for the year-long Medical Fellows Program. Summer Medical Fellows spend 8 to 10 weeks doing full-time research with an HHMI investigator, early career scientist, HHMI professor, or Janelia researcher.