This Program is no longer accepting applications for enrollment in Fall of 2005. We are sorry for the inconvenience and request that you consider application to the Department of Biochemistry, the Department of Chemistry, the Department of Pharmacology or any of the other training programs at Duke.

For those who have already applied, we will be moving your application to the most appropriate department at no expense to you. We will be contacting you soon to confirm this transfer, which is aimed at providing you the maximal opportunity for admission and working with the faculty of your choice.

The Biological Chemistry Program was formed at Duke in 1994, primarily between the Departments of Chemistry in Trinity College of Duke University and Biochemistry in the Duke University Medical Center. Currently there are 17 faculty and ~20 predoctoral students participating in the Program. Over 30 predoctoral students have been supported by the Program since its inception.

At the core of the Program is the excellent research environment in the Duke Medical School and University. Five departments are involved in the Program, including Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacology & Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, and Chemistry.

In great measure the success of the Program depends upon our ability to attract excellent students. Our admissions and recruitment efforts in a competitive market have consistently provided us with outstanding, eager predoctoral students. The students have contributed greatly to the scientific life at Duke. Over the years their productivity has contributed to more than 1000 publications.

The Program in Biological Chemistry selects from among very best scientists Nationwide. Our research environment is outstanding and we strive to provide an excellent training environment. The competition for fellowship support from the Program is very high. Our admission standards are also high, and the pool of applicants who attend Duke for their doctoral training is excellent. Almost all fellowships are restricted to United States citizens and permanent residents ("green card" holders), since most awards come from the US Government. A limited number of slots (perhaps one per year) are available for international students, so competition is particularly keen; these awards are typically made to students who have completed their undergraduate education in the US. Nevertheless, if you feel you are extraordinarily well-qualified, we invite your application. The Graduate School will send you application materials as well as provide information about housing, sports, recreation, and cultural events that make the Duke community an excellent environment for education and research training.