Duke-Margolis Scholars Program in Health Policy and Management

About the Margolis Scholars Program

The Margolis Scholars program is a prestigious program for Duke University students that demonstrate a strong interest in and commitment to a career in health policy and management, as well as leadership potential to improve health policy. Named in honor of Robert Margolis, M.D., the founder of Duke-Margolis and a pioneer of innovative integrated care delivery models, the Margolis Scholars program provides promising students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be the next generation of health care leaders.

Margolis Scholars is a competitive program open to students at undergraduate and graduate levels. Selected Scholars are engaged in the program for 1 to 2 years, depending on their program of study.

Click the link below to find out about the program and meet the 2020-2021 Margolis Scholars.

Learn more about the Margolis Scholars Program in our informational video

Program Components include knowledge building, community building & networking, skills enhancement & training, professional development.

Margolis Scholars may use up to $6,000 per year toward the following activities, as approved by their faculty director: Research Funding Support: Scholars will have access to a variety of resources to support their research, such as data sets, equipment, participant incentives, software, and more. Professional Development: Scholars may use funds to support professional development opportunities such as conferences, trainings, workshops, and professional association memberships. Summer Internship Stipend Sc

Application Materials

Online Application linked below
Most recent transcript (Duke or previous institution)
Resume/CV
Contact information for a professional/personal reference

"From access to cutting-edge research, to engagement with the faculty, to the guidance of my mentor, the Center really creates a wonderful energy around health policy."

Minahil Shahid Margolis Scholar

Picture of Scholars celebrating Friendsgiving 2019

Meet Our Scholars

Learn about our current and past Scholars

Application Timelines and Key Program Dates

Student Classification	Application Opens	Application Closes	Interviews	Decision Notifications
Undergraduate Students	November 30	January 3	January 13 - 15	January 29
Medical Students	March 1	March 21	March 24 - 30	April 5
Graduate Students	April 1	May 2	May 10 - 14	May 25

Key Program Dates

The Scholars program begins in August 2021.

Please note that all Scholars programming is every Friday from 12-1:30

Ready to apply for the Margolis Scholars Program? Follow the Apply Now link to our application portal. We look forward to connecting with you!

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