Key components to our success
Duke Neurobiology fosters the pursuit of diverse, cutting-edge ideas by actively recruiting people of all backgrounds. We continue to build diversity in the Neurobiology Graduate Training Program and hope our efforts will encourage more people to consider obtaining doctorates in biomedical science. Within the collaborative neuroscience community at Duke University, we practice inclusiveness and encourage mentorship opportunities for our students, postdocs, staff and faculty to advance their knowledge and success.
We recognize that our community comes with various perspectives, and we respect the value in these differences. We are committed to ensuring that members of the community act respectfully to each other and help maintain our safe, welcoming environment. We are committed “to justice, not discrimination; to civil protest, not violence; to authentic dialogue, not rhetoric; and to empathy, not hatred” (Vincent Price, President of Duke).
We strive to provide a safe, welcoming environment to learn, work and excel, and we invite feedback and conversations to continually improve our efforts.
Questions? Email edi_neurobio@duke.edu or any member of the Neurobiology Inclusive Excellence Team, listed below.
- To send anonymous suggestions about Neurobiology’s commitment to creating a culture where all people are respected and included, use this Form.
- To anonymously alert the department chair of concerns about professional conduct, scientific conduct, or any other ethical issue, use the department's Whistleblower Form.
- You may contact Duke’s Office of Institutional Equity (919-684-8222) to report discrimination, harassment, and/or sexual misconduct.
Inclusive Excellence at Duke University
The Duke University Office of Graduate Student Affairs (GSA) and the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Advancement, and Leadership in the Sciences (IDEALS) Office for the School of Medicine work together to coordinate, supplement and expand the recruiting efforts of all Duke graduate departments and programs. Duke faculty and staff travel across the country to actively seek and recruit talented students from all backgrounds.
The Dean’s Graduate Fellowships are provided to domestic students who—by reason of their unique backgrounds and life experiences—contribute to a fuller representation of perspectives within the academic life of the University. The Dean’s Graduate Fellowship will provide a 12-month stipend during the first two years of study and a $7,500 stipend supplement in the third and fourth years of study. The Dean’s Graduate Fellowship will also cover partial tuition (i.e. tuition remission) and full fees for the fall, spring and summer terms during the first two years of study. The Graduate School will provide a scholarship for the balance of the tuition.
By welcoming individuals from all backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, Duke strives to create an inclusive work environment where every student and employee is guaranteed equal opportunities to prosper. We believe that diversity is a critical contributor to innovation.