Funding Opportunity

Global Student Fund [Duke Internal Funding]

Funding Organization: Duke University
Funding Amount: Varies
Deadline: Rolling consideration. Please apply as soon as you know you have a need for funding. Processing time varies based on the nature of the funding request.

The Global Student Fund supports globally-oriented learning, research and professional development for Duke students. Eligible students may apply for funding under one of five categories: Research Projects, Conference Presentations, Pre-Dissertation Travel, Summer Study/Project, or Other.

  • Research Projects: The student develops and conducts a research project that engages with international and/or global issues under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Projects may be conducted on Duke’s campus, virtually or abroad.

  • Conference Presentations: The student travels domestically or internationally to an academic conference and presents on a global topic or issue to advance their research agenda.

  • Pre-Dissertation Travel (Ph.D. students only): The student travels to conduct preliminary dissertation fieldwork activities.

  • Summer Study/Project: The student participates in an intensive summer study/project that is equivalent to one semester of college-level instruction.

  • Other: The student proposes an international or globally focused project that advances their academic, intellectual, or professional development.

Specialties

  • Arts & Humanities
  • Environmental & Life Sciences
  • International Opportunities
  • Medical - Basic Science
  • Medical - Translational
  • Engineering and Physical Sciences
  • Interdisciplinary
  • Medical
  • Medical - Clinical Science
  • Social Sciences

Eligibility Requirements

  • Research Projects: Full-time undergraduate juniors and seniors and graduate students at Duke are eligible to apply.
  • Conference Presentations: Full-time students who have been accepted as conference presenters.
  • Pre-Dissertation Travel: PhD students in the pre-dissertation stage who have completed at least two years of graduate coursework.
  • Summer Study/Project: Ineligible for Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship funding from Duke’s Area Studies Centers.

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