Student Research Opportunities
Through the IGSP you have the opportunity to engage in original, interdisciplinary research with state-of-the-art technologies under the mentorship of some of the world's leading researchers in genome sciences and policy.
Faculty mentors within the Duke IGSP represent the full range of experimental, quantitative, clinical and social disciplines needed to successfully address the challenges represented by the Genome Revolution.
We encourage you to begin exploring the amazing science and the intricately complicated ways in which it touches society! Contact Shandra Robertson to help you get started.
Independent Study
Independent study is a credit bearing course offered through most major departments and programs taken during an academic semester. The purpose of Independent study is to enable students to work on a defined research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Such projects generally require 10-15 hours of work per week and are expected to result in a final product or report for which the student receives a letter grade. Independent study courses count toward the 34 course credits needed for graduation and toward the Small Group Learning Experience (SGLE).
Research Assistantship/Work-Study
Students can gain valuable research skills and experience through paid work with various research groups. Responsibilities will vary depending on the position. In general, the work is more task-oriented than research work undertaken through independent study or summer fellowship. Contact Shandra Robertson for information about available positions.
Volunteering
Students can gain valuable insight about facets of genome science and policy research through volunteering and shadowing with IGSP faculty. You can develop your own unique experience that is flexible to your time and interests. This could include one-on-one meetings with faculty, attendance at lab/group meetings, shadowing faculty, graduate students and fellows, and/or working with the faculty member on a research project. These experiences can be arranged directly through the faculty member or through Shandra Robertson.