PhD Admissions

Esteemed Faculty. Path-Breaking Research.

At Duke MEMS, the opportunities are many and unique. Conduct research with leading faculty and sharpen your self of purpose.

Come to Duke and Durham for a PhD experience like no other.

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Guaranteed Funding

Duke provides significant financial support to PhD students. And that’s just the beginning. There’s mentorship and career exploration support, too.

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Generous Stipend

Guaranteed pay, 12 months a year, for the first five years

Paid Tuition

Covered by Duke during the first five years of study

No Fees

For the first five years, Duke pays all mandatory fees

Insurance Coverage

For six years, Duke pays your health and dental premiums

High-Impact Research

We’re searching for new ways to make things work, and discovering ways to make what works even better.

Areas of Expertise

Aerodynamics & Aeroelasticity
Biomechanics & Biomaterials
Computation & Artificial Intelligence
Energy Systems & Materials
Robotics & Autonomy
Soft Matter & Nanoscale Materials

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Review Financial Support Package

5 years of stipend—plus six years of health and dental coverage

Know Your Deadline

Apply before the first Monday in December.

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Help With Your Application

Engineering Graduate Ambassadors are Duke students who help applicants navigate the PhD application process. Help includes 1:1 advising and exclusive webinars.

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PhD Contacts

Stefan Zauscher, Associate Chair, Director of Graduate Studies and Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of MEMS

Michell Tampe, Graduate Studies Program Coordinator

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