Doctoral Degrees

New PhD Opportunities!

The Center for Marine Conservation and the Division of Marine Science and Conservation of Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment seek up to three PhD students interested in a multidisciplinary approach to marine conservation.  Qualified students will possess an undergraduate or masters degree in an appropriate field of natural or social science.  We are particularly interested in students with strong quantitative skills who will work on issues in marine conservation that integrate natural and social sciences.  We are also interested in students who will work with more than one faculty mentor, preferably one from natural sciences and one from social sciences.   A list of participating faculty is available here.  Prospective students should contact faculty members prior to submitting an application.  For more information please contact the Duke Center for Marine Conservation or Larry Crowder (lcrowder@duke.edu)

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The PhD degree prepares students for careers in university teaching and research. This graduate degree is appropriate for students desiring to concentrate their study and research within a well-defined subject area, pursuing fewer and more advanced topics to a greater depth than do students in professional degree programs. Doctoral students emphasize research as a major part of their degree programs. An active research program is a vital component of the Nicholas School of the Environment, and most of the research projects in the school utilize PhD candidates as research assistants. The Nicholas School does not normally consider applications for the M.S. degree, although some students may be awarded an M.S. as part of a doctoral program.

To learn more about our doctoral program, visit: http://www.env.duke.edu/programs/doctoral/