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.

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 Humane Studies Fellowship are non-residency fellowships that award up to $15,000 per year. It also provides individual advising and an extensive support network to help ensure academic success before and after students receive their degrees.

NPSC offers two types of funding opportunities for US citizens. The Traditional Fellowship may provide initial support of one to two years, or up to six years including summer internships with a government agency, at the mentor/employer’s discretion.

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 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.

Funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, the Thomas R.