Duke University Rachel Carson Scholars Program

The Rachel Carson Scholars Program provides Duke University undergraduate students with direct research experience in marine science and conservation. Named in honor of Rachel Carson—a marine biologist, author, and conservationist whose work advanced the global environmental movement—scholars will acquire the necessary skills to be the next generation of marine conservation leaders.

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

Rachel Carson Scholars 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)