The Duke Environmental Economics Doctoral Scholars Program

The Duke Environmental Economics Doctoral Scholars (DEEDS) Program aims to foster a dynamic intellectual exchange between Duke doctoral students, University faculty and staff in the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions. The program provides students compensation to work with a campus mentor on a research project operating at the nexus of economics, environment, natural resources and energy. During their nine month (September to May) appointment, scholars will become actively involved in the environmental economics community within and outside of Duke.

Doctoral students can apply to become DEEDS scholars as early as their first year at Duke for the start of the next academic year. To do so, please submit the following information to deeds@duke.edu by March 15, 2013 with "Duke Environmental Economics Doctoral Scholars Application" in the subject line of your message.

• Brief application
• A 3-5 page statement describing your background, environmental interest, planned dissertation focus, and proposed research collaboration with Duke faculty and Nicholas Institute program area. (submitted directly by applicant)
• Current curriculum vitae (submitted directly by applicant)
• Nomination letter from Duke faculty mentor verifying faculty's interest in working with you. (submitted directly by faculty member)
• Statement of support from home department advisor, if not same person as the faculty member above. (submitted directly by advisor)
• Letter of recommendation from the Director of Graduate Studies of your home department. (submitted directly by Duke Graduate Studies)
• Transcript of graduate-level coursework from Duke
   

Nicholas Institute Graduate Liaisons

In early 2006, Nicholas School doctoral students initiated the Nicholas Institute Graduate Liaisons (NIGL) to facilitate communications between the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions and the Duke student body. The program currently focuses on: 

• Sending a representative to the biweekly Nicholas Institute meetings to stay informed of current Institute projects
• Communicating about policy opportunities and events via a NIGL listserv
• Serving as a forum for graduate students to learn more about policy
• Planning policy short-courses and policy brief workshops

Join Us
To sign up for the NIGL listserv, sign in with your Duke Net ID and subscribe to the list here. For more information, or to locate a NIGL student, please contact Meredith Barrett, meredith.barrett@duke.edu