Engineering in Service to Society PhD Fellowship
Where tech expertise meets public policy
Through generous support from the Lord Foundation of North Carolina, Duke MEMS PhD students can access funding to support a semester working on issues at the intersection of public policy and technology.
These fellowships provide financial support for our doctoral students to explore careers in public policy that align with their research areas of interest.
Duke is well-located. Our proximity to the capital of North Carolina and Washington offers myriad possibilities with agencies and organizations at the state and national levels.
Eligibility & Requirements
Applicants must have completed their preliminary exam and coursework and be in good standing.
To apply, gather:
- CV/resume
- One-page internship plan, including a statement of its value to future career goals
- Letter of support from PhD advisor
How to Apply
Submit the materials listed above to the Duke MEMS Director of Graduate Studies in the semester before course registration for the internship semester.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis by the PhD Steering Committee.
Successful applicants will register for ME 758S, and tuition and a stipend will be provided.
PhD Contacts
Stefan Zauscher, Ph.D.
Associate Chair, Director of Graduate Studies and Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of MEMS
