Semester Fellowships (Fall 2012 & Spring 2013)

Undergraduate Fellowships in Marine Science
Duke Unversity Marine Lab
Beaufort, NC

Deadline: February 24, 2012 (for fall 2012 fellowships)

Fall Semester 2012

The Duke University Marine Lab is pleased to offer fellowships for two non-Duke undergraduates covering tuition & fees, room & board, books, travel to Beaufort, and full support for participation in a travel course to Panama during a semester of study, Fall 2012 in Beaufort North Carolina. Undergraduate fellows will enroll in Duke courses taught in Beaufort, where there is emphasis on the biology and physiology of marine organisms, marine molecular biology, marine policy, and coastal socio-ecological issues. Two additional fellowships will be available for spring 2013 and 2014.

To be eligible, an applicant must

• be enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior in college in Fall 2012
• have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa

Other factors considered in the evaluation process include whether an applicant

• identifies with a group that is racially/ethnically underrepresented in marine science
• has demonstrated interest in marine science and its impact on society
• anticipates pursuing a PhD in the marine sciences
• submits a compelling personal statement and strong letters of recommendation

To apply

Interested students are required to submit:

• Personal essay: How has your heritage made a difference in your life? How might it resonate in your work in marine science? How will a semester at the Duke Marine Laboratory benefit your career goals?
• Resume 
• Two academic letters of recommendation (electronic recommendations are accepted)
• Official transcript
• Undergraduate Fellowship Application (available at the website link below)

Applications will be welcome through 24 February 2012. 

Announcement of awards will be made no later than 1 March 2012.

Check the website for complete application information: www.dukemarinelab.net/programs/undergraduate/fellowship

Fall Course Listings:
www.dukemarinelab.net/programs/courses/undergraduate/undergraduate-fall

For more information contact Katie Wood: katie.wood@duke.edu (252) 504-7586

Be sure to mention SACNAS when applying to this opportunity!