Duke Scholars in Marine Medicine Program

The Scholars in Marine Medicine program is an interdisciplinary undergraduate research experience at the nexus of medicine and marine science. The Scholars in Marine Medicine program will support undergraduate majors interested in the intersection of oceans and human health.

Each fall, the Duke University Marine Lab and Duke Comparative Oncology Group will select Scholars in Marine Medicine for the upcoming academic year. First-years, sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply. Scholars will be announced in December.

Scholars in Marine Medicine will engage in an immersive research independent study experience in their sophomore and/or junior year. Scholars will perform research at both the Duke University Marine Lab and Duke’s main campus, where faculty mentors on each campus will guide students through their research projects.

Scholars in Marine Medicine will be eligible to apply for:

Research funding (up to $2,500)
Conference funding to participate in a professional scientific meeting (up to $1,500)
Travel course funding (up to $1,500; funds can be used for research funding if not used for travel course)