Work with the Institute as a Student

Each year, the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions offers students the opportunity to work on a variety of research and outreach projects. Learn what is available for students during the 2011-12 academic year below:

Duke Center for Sustainability & Commerce Fellowship

Each spring, the Duke Center for Sustainability & Commerce at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions accepts applications and conducts interviews with exceptional Duke graduate students interested in a fellowship. Fellows are tasked with sustainability research projects and take on leadership roles that include coordinating our student led Innovations Awards Program and Thought Leader Seminar Series.

Nicholas School of the Environment Assistantship Program

First year students at the Nicholas School of the Environment have the chance to work with the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions through the school's assistantship program. Contact the enrollment office or visit the Nicholas School's website to learn more.  

Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions Assistantship Program

New for the 2011-12 academic year, the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions is offering a year-long assistantship program. Twelve positions, encompassing everything from coastal management to climate change adaptation, were available to students from Duke's Fuqua School of Business, Sanford School of Public Policy, Pratt School of Engineering, Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke Law School during this first year. 

*As of September 2011, all these positions have been filled. Check back next year for information on new openings.

Nicholas Institute Graduate Liaison Program

The Nicholas Institute Graduate Liaisons (NIGL) works to facilitate communications between the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions and the Duke student body. Learn more.