Thanks to the generous support of Amgen Foundation, the Amgen Scholars Program at Duke is committed to:

providing undergraduates with enriching, collaborative research experiences in biotechnology/drug discovery;

fostering and developing scholars' science identity and professional mindset, and;

promoting entry into PhD or MD/PhD programs and scientific careers.
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During Summer, Duke University will host a new cohort of Amgen Scholars*. Based on submitted preference and interests, scholars will be matched with a faculty mentor conducting world-class biotechnology/drug discovery research. Scholars will conduct independent research related to the lab’s ongoing projects, mentored by a team of faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students.

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Scholars will participate in complimentary activities that support the Duke ASP biotechnology/drug discovery focus, including visits to local biotechnology and Pharma companies in Research Triangle Park (RTP), home to 275+ companies, and meetings with scientists and graduate students currently interning in industry as part of their PhD programs. In addition to seminars, journal clubs, poster presentations, and programming that supports graduate school preparedness, Duke Amgen Scholars will participate in social and cultural activities that build community and showcase the vibrant, creative, and innovative city of Durham, NC.

Amgen Scholars U.S. Program applicants must be:

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• U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents;
• Undergraduate students enrolled in accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States, Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories; and
• Sophomores (with four quarters or three semesters of college experience), juniors or non-graduating seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue undergraduate studies).

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U.S. Program applicants must also have:

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• A cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or above; and
• An interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D.- Ph.D.

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*Previous research experience is not a requirement for participation in the program.