Grants, Awards & Financial Aid
To encourage and assist the graduate student of ability, Duke University has established a considerable number of fellowships, scholarships and assistantships with awards ranging up to $15,000 a year, in addition to a full tuition scholarship.
The Department also offers up to three National Science Foundation Fellowships in Philosophy of Biology each year. These fellowships provide for tuition and fees, along with a $15,000 stipend for promising students in the area of philosophy.
In addition, James B. Duke Fellowships, tenable for three years and carrying an award of over $19,000 a year, in addition to a full tuition scholarship and fees (about $5,000), are open to graduate students throughout the University.
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex or age. The deadline for application for awards is December 31st. It is suggested, however, that interested students apply as early as possible.
For an application form, please contact The Graduate School. If you have any questions concerning the program, please e-mail the Director of Graduate Studies, Professor Karen Neander.