Job Description
Duke University offers a fully funded Ph.D. program in Biology through its Department of Biology. The program provides comprehensive financial support, including tuition, fees, health insurance, and a competitive stipend.
Program Overview
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Degree: Ph.D. in Biology
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Institution: Duke University
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Department: Biology
The program offers interdisciplinary training across various research areas, including:
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Ecology
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Cell and Molecular Biology
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Functional Organismal Biology
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Evolutionary Biology
Students have opportunities to collaborate with faculty across different departments and schools at Duke, such as the Duke University Medical Center and the Nicholas School of the Environment.
Funding Package
All admitted Ph.D. students receive financial support for up to six years, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress. The funding package includes:
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Stipend: Annual stipend of $40,000 for the 2024–2025 academic year
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Tuition and Fees: Full coverage
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Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage under Duke’s Student Medical Insurance Plan
In the first year, students receive a fellowship requiring no service. In subsequent years, funding typically comes from teaching assistantships or research assistantships. Summer funding is provided through fellowships or assistantships, with additional support available from the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences if needed.
Admission Requirements
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Academic Background: A bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field
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Application Materials:
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Online application through Duke’s Graduate School
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Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
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Three letters of recommendation
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Statement of purpose outlining research interests and career goals
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Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
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Standardized Tests: GRE scores are not required
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English Proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for non-native English speakers unless they have completed a degree at an institution where English is the primary language of instruction
