All incoming PhD students are provided a funding package guaranteed for five years (provided adequate progress towards degree). This package includes coverage of tuition and fees, health and dental insurance, and a competitive 12-month living stipend. The stipend for the 2025-2026 academic year is $42,500. See Stipend Support on our website and Ph.D Financial Support on the Graduate School's website for more detail.
In addition, Duke offers many opportunities for fellowships, grants and awards to supplement the standard funding package. These include the James B. Duke and Dean's Fellowships for incoming PhD students, International Dissertation Fellowships to support fieldwork, support for conference participation and various fellowships for advanced PhD students completing their dissertations. See Internal Fellowships and Grants on our website for a list of such opportunities our PhD students often receive, the Graduate School's Find Funding page for a more exhaustive list..
You are also encouraged to seek fellowships for graduate study in Anthropology that are awarded by non-university agencies, as these frequently offer high stipends and several years of continuous support. Various university and external funding sources provide awards for pre-doctoral and doctoral research, including field research in Anthropology, and students are encouraged to apply for these at the appropriate time. Some additional funding as well as part-time teaching positions may be available to students beyond the fifth year.