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Neurobiology PhD Program

Duke University

Durham, NC

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Application details

Degree types
PhD
Application deadline
December 1 (ET)
Application opens
Not publicly available
GRE policy
optional
GPA expectation
Not publicly available
Cohort size
15-20 offered admission per year; matriculated cohort not found
Rotation system
rotation
Umbrella vs department
department
One-program-only rule
no
Fee waiver available
yes
Fee waiver deadline
Not publicly available

Funding

Funding model
stipend + tuition waiver
Annual stipend
$38,600 (2023-2024; update when 2025-2026 rate posted)
International student funding
No stated international restrictions

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Notes

GRE optional. Stipend is 2023-2024 — update before production use. Guaranteed support for six years in good standing.

Last verified 2026-05-06. Source: https://gradschool.duke.edu/academics/programs-degrees/neurobiology/. Applicants should confirm every detail directly with the program before relying on it.

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